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I'm thinking that while building one might be 'fun' I could find a good pre already built and read to go, or break up a receiver with tuner/amp problems otherwise.
 
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It looks ok... to me it looks designed in the 80's or 90's (aesthetically). I also would much prefer the look of a rotary switch than the input indicator and selector they have going on. I think it would be a lot cooler in something matching the look of the PL faceplates, maybe using the PL knobs and buttons.

I'm still holding out hope for a WOPL 2000:D
 
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Yep, too many Joe.. I happened upon that from Stephen and thought.i would post it. Seems a bit pricey and the distortion specs are documented in a way I'm not familiar with .....
 
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Have to ask in anyone's humble "opinion" only.
Of the PL preamps which one is the most desirable to be paired with a WOPL based on clarity, warmth, reliability and the ability to be upgraded. I understand this question is very obejective.
 
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PL 3300Ser II, PL-P3600,3800


The 3600, and 3800 have great phonograph stages, the 3300 ain't bad either....
 
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Thanks Lee....in your experience what else is a good preamp match for a WOPL 700, vintage or even more modern? Looking for suggestions and option from the experts here. I just got my 2 "packages" from Perry yesterday and time to expierment with setups. My current options are:
PL4000 series ii
NAD 7000 monitor series receiver (preamp section)
NAD 3300 monitor integrated amp
NAD 304 integrated amp

i see a lot of people run a Carver preamp around here also.

any suggestions are always appreciated!
 
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My favorite is the Acurus L-11, R-11, LS-11 all good, no phono section though. I have a Spec 1 that I adore and one of these days markthefixer will come up with a fix for the terrible phase shift at low volume. With what you have invested in amps a really good pre is needed to take advantage of your amps...

Do you need a phono section??
 
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Thanks Fishoz, got it in my watch list.....what's a "good deal" on one?

Lee,

thanks for for the info, not needing a phono section at this time but eventually. Just getting back into the hobbie since I put my PL400's into storage back in the 90's so I have some "rebuilding to do". Just been running a "mid-fi" system for the past years (the NAD Stuff in a home theatre setup) but felt it was time to "invest" a little back into a nicer system. In order of priority:

preamp
loudspeakers
dbx expander
turntable
 
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I'd say get in touch with seller and offer $250-300 to buy it now. He still has over a week and that's probable what he expects to get out of it...play the game.
 
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Are you a subscriber to AK? If so an Acurus L10 is listed there. His first post was the 7th of August and he bumped it on the 7th of September for $305 plus $10 for shipping. I suspect he would be willing to come down a bit to get it sold assuming he still has it. I copied his photos and attached them below.
 

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laatsch55 said:
My favorite is the Acurus L-11, R-11, LS-11 all good, no phono section though. I have a Spec 1 that I adore and one of these days markthefixer will come up with a fix for the terrible phase shift at low volume. With what you have invested in amps a really good pre is needed to take advantage of your amps...

Do you need a phono section??
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I'd add the L10 to the list.
 
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Fishoz, I messaged the guy on EBay, your right never hurts to play the game!

Nav, yeah I am on AK but don't spend any time over there. Thanks for the heads up and the copy and paste pics......I will go check it out!
 
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Geegz said:
Fishoz, I messaged the guy on EBay, your right never hurts to play the game!

Nav, yeah I am on AK but don't spend any time over there. Thanks for the heads up and the copy and paste pics......I will go check it out!
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It's best if you use the search feature in BT - upper right hand corner. This post is buried way deep in the Equipment Forum.
 
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