Basic preamp

[ImThatguy]

Looking for a basic preamp (non tube )with only analog inputs and remote control - only need unbalced outputs. Here is the hard part - Made in usa and less than 1300 bucks - anyone know of such a thing?
Thanks for any help

 

[Daverz]

Schiit is on the schiitlist here, but you still may want to consider the Schiit Saga S.

 

[ImThatguy]

Schiit is on the schiitlist here, but you still may want to consider the Schiit Saga S.

Id rather not own any equipment that has the word schiit printed right on it hahah.

 

[ahofer]

Get a second hand Adcom :

https://www.hifishark.com/search?q=adcom+preamp

 

[suttondesign]

not sure if it’s built in u.s., but parasound zpre. i have run these for many years without problems.

 

[Eurasian]

This gets my vote:

https://www.audiogon.com/listings/l...stereo-preamplifier-kav280p-19864-solid-state

and review:

https://www.absolutesounds.com/pdf/main/press/Krell KAV2250_280p HFN 0205 4web.pdf

 

[suttondesign]

Holy cow. Agreed!

 

[pjug]

Over budget a little bit, but I like the idea of HGC if you are doing analog and digital
https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis9gce5-benchmark-dac2-hgc-solid-state

Also I'd really like to see Amir measure the Schiit Freya S and compare to the manufacturer measurements

 

[Eurasian]

Over budget a little bit, but I like the idea of HGC if you are doing analog and digital
https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis9gce5-benchmark-dac2-hgc-solid-state

Also I'd really like to see Amir measure the Schiit Freya S and compare to the manufacturer measurements

I have one of these, and agree that it is a nice DAC/pre. I waited until a motivated seller came along and paid $1200 for mine in mint condition.

 

[Thomas savage]

Iv had a few Krell pre-amps , they are great and hold their value well.

 

[watchnerd]

Schiit is on the schiitlist here, but you still may want to consider the Schiit Saga S.

I had a Saga Freya+ and it blew out one of the XLR channels within the first 2 months.

It's sitting in my closet.

 

[jhaider]

Not US made, but Pro-Ject has an inexpensive and tiny solid state remote preamp, the Pre Box.

 

[Daverz]

I had a Saga Freya+ and it blew out one of the XLR channels within the first 2 months.

It's sitting in my closet.

It's not under warranty?

 

[ImThatguy]

Over budget a little bit, but I like the idea of HGC if you are doing analog and digital
https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis9gce5-benchmark-dac2-hgc-solid-state

Also I'd really like to see Amir measure the Schiit Freya S and compare to the manufacturer measurements

Thanks for reminding me about benchmark - i just took a leap and ordered a factory refurbished unit directly from them for 1150$. Have my fingers crossed it works out. Thanks

 

[pjug]

Thanks for reminding me about benchmark - i just took a leap and ordered a factory refurbished unit directly from them for 1150$. Have my fingers crossed it works out. Thanks

Wow, that seems like a great deal. I will have to keep my eye on the specials there; I might want one of those too.

 

[Eurasian]

Thanks for reminding me about benchmark - i just took a leap and ordered a factory refurbished unit directly from them for 1150$. Have my fingers crossed it works out. Thanks

That's a good price for a DAC2 HGC. I think you will like it but it has no balance control, if that is important to you.

I thought you were in the market for a pre-amp, though, not a DAC. Or did you score a LA4?

 

[ImThatguy]

That's a good price for a DAC2 HGC. I think you will like it but it has no balance control, if that is important to you.

I thought you were in the market for a pre-amp, though, not a DAC. Or did you score a LA4?

This has everything i need - i have a turn table and a usb output from a pc i built. Just need a remote control so my lazy ass doesnt have to get up to adjust the volume - i can control my pc from a tablet. So really the dac is a bonus - i was going to add one from jds labs which are also assembled here in the states.

 

[Eurasian]

Great! I'm happy you found a solution -- and you won't regret buying from Benchmark. In my experience they have outstanding products and the best support in the business.

 

[jpelg]

Thanks for reminding me about benchmark - i just took a leap and ordered a factory refurbished unit directly from them for 1150$. Have my fingers crossed it works out. Thanks

I believe that is for the DAC1 version, yes?

https://benchmarkmedia.com/collecti...to-analog-audio-converter-factory-refurbished

 

[ImThatguy]

I believe that is for the DAC1 version, yes?

https://benchmarkmedia.com/collecti...to-analog-audio-converter-factory-refurbished

Yes with remote