Need preamp suggestion

[bilbeau]

I need suggestions for a preamp to run a pair of Carver M400 amps setup to biamp a set of speakers.

I dont want to break the bank so under 700.00 would work. It would also be nice to have twin outputs so I dont have to use y-adapters. It does not need a phono stage but does need a tape loop. A sub output would also be nice.

This will be powering a set of Klipsch RB-81s and a RSW-10d sub.

Im using this system to edit LP recordings that were recorded to computer then they will be recorded to Minidisc and CD. I have a Sony MDS-JB920 Minidisc Deck and a Pioneer PDR-609 CD Recorder that I am recording the edited final recording to.

[hoosier21]

http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?homeproc&1226225268&/Acurus-ACT-3-great-HT-preamp

Close to all you wants for CHEAP, shameless link to my ad.


Russ

[Jeff Beaird]

I have a Carver CT-28 $120 shipped (US $15 more for you Canucks) in the original box.
I bought 4 pre amps to audition for the wife;
Carver CT-28
Marantz AV-550
Marantz AV-600
Parasound p/sp 1500
I kept the Parasound, the rest are for sale. I better shut up before my reply gets booted as an ad.

[bilbeau]

Any pics of the Carver?

[concealer404]

I need suggestions for a preamp to run a pair of Carver M400 amps setup to biamp a set of speakers.

I dont want to break the bank so under 700.00 would work. It would also be nice to have twin outputs so I dont have to use y-adapters. It does not need a phono stage but does need a tape loop. A sub output would also be nice.

This will be powering a set of Klipsch RB-81s and a RSW-10d sub.

Im using this system to edit LP recordings that were recorded to computer then they will be recorded to Minidisc and CD. I have a Sony MDS-JB920 Minidisc Deck and a Pioneer PDR-609 CD Recorder that I am recording the edited final recording to.


RSW or RW-10D?

[candyliquor35m]

1. conrad johnson pv-10al, no phono, one main out, tape mon.
2. conrad johnson pv-7, phono, 2 main outs, tape mon.

both are about $500 used and sound nice and warm with the right vintage tubes

[bilbeau]

RSW or RW-10D?

http://www.klipsch.com/products/details/rsw-10d.aspx

One last thing this preamp does not need is a tuner. I dont listen to radio except Sirius.

What are good vintage tubes?

[curved]

I love that sub!! When I purchased mine, it was down to my Snell and the RSW-10d - LOVED both of them.

How do you like yours?

[candyliquor35m]

http://www.klipsch.com/products/details/rsw-10d.aspx

One last thing this preamp does not need is a tuner. I dont listen to radio except Sirius.

What are good vintage tubes?

the most warm and analog sounding tubes I've tried are telefunkens, followed by siemens.

[bilbeau]

Havnt heard mine yet. Just got it with the RB-81s. Im in the process of rearranging my recording/computer studio room. I have been building cables and speaker stands.

What did you pay for yours? The MSRP is 1299. I paid 449.00 and that was with a 50.00 discount for it being demoed. When the sales droid said 499 but I will give you 50.00 off for it being on the floor I was like "Box that bad boy up". I think that has got to be the score of the year. 1299 RSW-10d sub for 449. Brand new! So now I have some extra cash to spend on a nice preamp.

[dee1949]

......Great preamp used, at bargain basement price if you can find it.....B&K pro10mc, Ussally goes for under $250.00. Has great phono section as well as a passive mode. Also has dual preamp outputs....nice clean sound.

I use it to power a Carver M-1.ot amp and a B&K st140 amp...diving Polk SDA-crs's and Klipsch Forte II's. Best BANG for the Buck.

Audioreview below:

http://www.audioreview.com/cat/amplification/preamplifiers/b-and-k-components/pro10mc/PRD_118188_1591crx.aspx

[TroyD]

I owned the Acurus that Hoosier is selling.....it's a nice sounding unit....better than the Carver.

Tubes are WAY too subjective to make a blanket statement. Carl couldn't tell you the difference between a Telefunken and a Toyota if he had too. It just happens to be his flavor of the month.

BDT

[skipf]

Carver C-1. MM & MC phono w/ two main outputs. Also the best sonic holography in the Carver lineup IMO.