Preamp recommendation

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Hey all,
I'm thinking about a new used preamp, in the $500 range.
The Kenwood L-07C seems to be well regarded, and it looks nice; pretty much dual mono block preamp construction.
Opinions or recommendations? Right now the best sound in the house is my rebuilt SX-1250 preamp section. It beats my Luxman C-350 and my Hafler DH-101 hands down. Something is wrong with the Luxman, and I can't pin it down...
Thanks!
Dave
 
premiumplus said:
Hey all,
I'm thinking about a new used preamp, in the $500 range.
The Kenwood L-07C seems to be well regarded, and it looks nice; pretty much dual mono block preamp construction.
Opinions or recommendations? Right now the best sound in the house is my rebuilt SX-1250 preamp section. It beats my Luxman C-350 and my Hafler DH-101 hands down. Something is wrong with the Luxman, and I can't pin it down...
Thanks!
Dave
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Yamaha C-2x
 
premiumplus said:
Hey all,
I'm thinking about a new used preamp, in the $500 range.
The Kenwood L-07C seems to be well regarded, and it looks nice; pretty much dual mono block preamp construction.
Opinions or recommendations? Right now the best sound in the house is my rebuilt SX-1250 preamp section. It beats my Luxman C-350 and my Hafler DH-101 hands down. Something is wrong with the Luxman, and I can't pin it down...
Thanks!
Dave
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Accuphase C200
 
Dave: You already run an SAE 2800 parametric equalizer. How about a matching SAE 2100L preamplifier?





Nando.
 
Nando, is that yours??


Dave, any of the SA series of Pioneer integrateds have great pre-amp sections and pre out jacks IIRC, the Kenwood KA integrateds also. So if you have problems finding your dream pre you're not taking much of a step down using one of those, in fact the 1250 pre section is great too.
 
laatsch55 said:


Dave, any of the SA series of Pioneer integrateds have great pre-amp sections and pre out jacks IIRC,
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Thats why I keep the little SA 7100 around, cant count how many times its been used as a replacement power section or pre amp. Comes in handy when something goes out.
 
Yes, Lee, the 2100L is mine. I had a Pioneer SA-9500II integrated amplifier which was choice, both as an amplifier and preamplifier. But, I suspect the preamp side of the Pioneer SX-1250 is comparable.



I know for Dave the look wouldn't be a match for his present components, but my Pioneer Elite C-72 control amplifier is top notch. And infrared remote control for volume, too.

Nando.
 
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So that's why you were looking for more SAE gear EH?? Chris is gpoing to liquidate his SAE stuff in the spring and has quite a bit of it. He's supposed to send a list. I have a 2400 homesteading at Nav's place...
 
How many amps can you run off the C 72 Nando?
 
laatsch55 said:
So that's why you were looking for more SAE gear EH?? Chris is gpoing to liquidate his SAE stuff in the spring and has quite a bit of it. He's supposed to send a list. I have a 2400 homesteading at Nav's place...
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Lee: Yes, that's what I was intending, but things change quickly when something pops up that I am interested in.

Nando.
 
You can do that with your present pre amp. Getr some RCA Y adapters.
 
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