Need stereo pre [Archive]

NeilGabriel

07-31-2007, 10:43 AM

I am looking for an inexpesnive pre so I can experiment with a stereo amp I picked up. I am using an integrated for the pre now, but would like to try a pure pre. I don't need a phono section. Maybe $250 or less. Thanks. PM me if you have sometnhing. Mike

AndyGwis

07-31-2007, 10:59 AM

I have a very inexpensive Pre you could have for $50 + shipping.

It's an early 1990's Kenwood KC-207. Actually works pretty well, but defnitely not hi-fi.

Does have remote capability (universals work well), phono, and some other cool features.

Let me know. If you want something a little higher end but still inexpensive, I think B&K Pro-10 is a good one that can be found for $150 - $200 used.

NeilGabriel

07-31-2007, 08:06 PM

Thanks, AG. I'll check out the B&K as I would like to do something that I might end up wanting to keep awhile. Was checking out the NAD 162, which is still a little pricey and the Rotel 1070, which seems to vary.

MillerLiteScott

07-31-2007, 08:54 PM

I am gearing up to sell my Nakamichi CA-5 in the not to distant future. It has a phono stage and a power strip that is controlled by the power button on the pre. I got it from Mark < 6-7 months ago. It is within your budget also.

dudeinaroom

07-31-2007, 11:13 PM

I have and adcom gfp 555 FS in the flea market. I'm asking 150 shipped, make me an offer.

thread (http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=55394)
pics (http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50473)

soiset

08-01-2007, 11:40 AM

I gots an Adcom GTP-400 in the flea market for a hunnert bucks.

AndyGwis

08-01-2007, 11:58 AM

Let's review. . .

$50 Kenwood POS
$100 Adcom 400
$150 Adcom 555

Someone needs to get in here with their best $200 pre offering, then maybe a $250 one. We'll eventually have the whole range covered.

NeilGabriel

08-01-2007, 08:05 PM

And knowing me, i'll just get frustrated with all the choices and go buy something new for $1,000....well, maybe not this month. I have found a used Adcom GFP 565 that seems like a good choice for about $200. Oh and a Rotel RC 971 (no phono section which I would not use and like saving the expense). Oh (2), I also like this NAD 1700 model that is pre and tuner, but is about 18-19 yrs old. Not sure if "vintage" is wise or not. Thanks for offers and other advice.

engtaz

08-13-2007, 07:40 AM

Could you let everyone know what you finally decided on and why.
Thanks

NeilGabriel

08-13-2007, 08:39 AM

Could you let everyone know what you finally decided on and why.
Thanks

I got the Adcom 565...cost, good reviews....very good condition....and it sounds excellent with the NAD amp and LSi9s. Much easier purchase than the two cars I had to get for my kids this week! What an ordeal. Do not try buying a nice used car the week before school starts.

sucks2beme

08-13-2007, 11:27 AM

I got the Adcom 565...cost, good reviews....very good condition....and it sounds excellent with the NAD amp and LSi9s. Much easier purchase than the two cars I had to get for my kids this week! What an ordeal. Do not try buying a nice used car the week before school starts.

Somebody's just got a heart stopping car insurance bill!

danger boy

08-13-2007, 01:44 PM

I got the Adcom 565...cost, good reviews....very good condition....and it sounds excellent with the NAD amp and LSi9s. Much easier purchase than the two cars I had to get for my kids this week! What an ordeal. Do not try buying a nice used car the week before school starts.

buy one car... and both kids have to share it.. kid 1 gets it on even days.. kid 2 gets it on odd days.. ;) :p

AndyGwis

08-13-2007, 01:48 PM

Edited.

danger boy

08-13-2007, 01:55 PM

2 cars is cheaper than 1 car + therapy for 2 kids that feel betrayed by their parents.

Unless they are twins and or hurting financially, I think you need to go two cars. Or, give them the choice (one $15K car, or two $7.5K cars).

damn.. i'm thinking more like a two $800 cars... ;) :D

my first car was a POS, so do I think alot of other's first cars were too. ;)

dudeinaroom

08-14-2007, 01:09 AM

WOW will you adopt me. My first car cost me $200 buck, and I had to pay for it, and the insurance. AH...I miss my nova.

AndyGwis

08-14-2007, 01:50 AM

Just a hypothetical number I pulled out of my arse. With many here and elsewhere buying thousands of dollars in audio gear, I didn't think it would be that offensive :)

Then again, I live in North Dallas / Plano where everyone is uber materialistic. Probably skewed my sense of reality a bit. . . but this forum continually skews it even further when we start talking about $500 speaker cables and such.

Edited original. We now resume your regularly scheduled program.