[bundee1]

I have an SB3 and a TEAC AL700P as my system with the SB3's built in volume control. I know using the volume control on the sb3 affects the resolution so I want to get a small form factor preamp or preamp/dac that is as close to 8" wide. Any recommendations? I know the benchmark is a possibility but the reviews Ive read make it sound cold.

PT2 does the fact that the TEAC is a digital amp affect the wireless capabilities of the squeezebox? Right now Im using it wired.

[John Casler]

You might look into "used" NuFORCE P-8, or the Parasound Zpre2

I have an SB3 and a TEAC AL700P as my system with the SB3's built in volume control. I know using the volume control on the sb3 affects the resolution so I want to get a small form factor preamp or preamp/dac that is as close to 8" wide. Any recommendations? I know the benchmark is a possibility but the reviews Ive read make it sound cold.

PT2 does the fact that the TEAC is a digital amp affect the wireless capabilities of the squeezebox? Right now Im using it wired.

[tanchiro58]

I have an SB3 and a TEAC AL700P as my system with the SB3's built in volume control. I know using the volume control on the sb3 affects the resolution so I want to get a small form factor preamp or preamp/dac that is as close to 8" wide. Any recommendations? I know the benchmark is a possibility but the reviews Ive read make it sound cold.

PT2 does the fact that the TEAC is a digital amp affect the wireless capabilities of the squeezebox? Right now Im using it wired.

I got the same system like your. My modded SB3 does not have volume control with outboard Attraction DAC and my Teac AL700P is modified by RWA. I use the modded Promitheus Audio Apollo preamp (tube buffer with TVC). The combination is nicely matched and I enjoy them everyday.

In your case you rather need a passive preamp and/or a tube buffer stage to warm up the sound of Teac IMO.

Good luck,
Tan

[saisunil]

A used Bel Canto Dac/Pre with remote may be a good option to consider

[Mariusz]

Check out the City pulse - pre/dac/headphone amp with volume control.
Small in size - about 10"X11" and 2.5" high. Lots of features for the money.
Another one is Benchmark......on AgoN about $700 which is a steal IMO.

Cheers
Mariusz

[biz97]

check out the channel island's stuff.  Small and sound great.

[timind]

look into the  PS Audio Trio line. I have the C-100 integrated and feel it's a great little amp.

[Double Ugly]

I really liked the sound of a Burson Buffer with my BOLDER SB2. 

It only has one input as I recall, but it fits the form factor requirement and has a superb cost/performance ratio.

[bundee1]

I really like the sound of the teac but the vocals are a little recessed. I plan on getting it modded by bolder later. does the burson buffer have a volume control?

[Double Ugly]

does the burson buffer have a volume control?

No, meaning it probably wouldn't be applicable after all.

Too bad.  If there was any loss of resolution with the Burson, it escaped my detection.

[rajacat]

Mapletree makes some small tube preamps that perform well above their price point, IMO.http://hollowstate.netfirms.com/

Mhdt offers small line of DACs for moderate $'s that many find synergistic.  aa 
http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZmhdtlab
--Roy

[lonewolfny42]

Having owned..a stock Teac....a RWA modded Teac....and still own a RWA Sig. 30...the Mapletree was always a good match....I borrowed topround's...

I think its your best bet....
works well...small size...good price....and a nice tube glow.

[bundee1]

I got rid of my tubes because of how hot it gets in my apartment during summer. I want something more energy efficient so Im sticking with solid state.

[sbrtoy]

Second the PS Audio Trio series...also the Benchmark really isn't "cold" it is just very honest IMHO and could be a good option as well though no remote