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pre amp

  1. mcaddie7

    Pre Amp Upgrade

    Greetings all, I currently use a Fully Restored Dynaco PAS 2 tube amplifier. It's in line with my (all restored) Rek O Kut table, Citation 19 Amp, and Snell Type K speakers. I'm finding that the Pre amp is the "week spot" in my setup as I don't like the tone controls. I love the way the...
  2. B

    Yamaha C-70 Phono Preamp Question

    Hello all- Been enjoying my C-70 for years. Lately I’ve been further modifying the analogue output stages on some of my older CD players with Vishay film resistors in place of the OE carbon crap. Got me thinking- has anyone replaced the resistors with higher tolerance metal film types in the...
  3. Pantflapper

    MC30 preamp suggestions

    Hi everyone, So I was fortunate enough to have come across a set of MC30 amplifiers. I am considering a preamp to go with them but unsure what might be a good match. I currently have a C32 that could work in the interim or some vintage receivers but was thinking on trying a fully valve setup...
  4. richiesgr

    Background noise when connecting Amp to Pre-amp

    Hi I've received as a gift a turntable from my children. My amps is a Onkyo NR474 not really a musical amps and doesn't have a PHONO input. So I brought a PHONO pre-amp FOSI BOX-X4 with tube I connect the pre-amp to CD or PC input in the amp and connect the turntable to the pre-amp so far so...
    • richiesgr
    • Thread
    • fosi x noise trouble onkyo pre amp
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Tube Audio
  5. maskof

    Is the Rotel RC-2000 Preamp Worth It?

    Hello everyone, I recently found the Rotel RC-2000 preamp, and I’d like to know if it’s worth buying. My problem is that I couldn’t find any reviews, and there’s very little information available. Has anyone tried it? Is it worth having? The pre amp cost was : 200 dollars Thank you in advance!
  6. spaceford

    Pre-amp for a Pioneer SX-737?

    Hi, I have a Pioneer SX-737 that works well except for the phono stage. Only one channel is functioning. I'm getting round this by plugging my turntable into the Aux input via an external phono pre-amp. It's only a budget one and I have to say, it doesn't sound as good as I remember the...
    • spaceford
    • Thread
    • phono stage pioneer sx 737 pre amp vintage 70's
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Solid State
  7. K

    Nakamichi 410, 420, & 430

    Hey all. New to the audio world. My in-laws are getting rid of things and I’m trying to decide if I should keep these. Very good, clean, and working condition. What are these worth? Quality compared to other equipment out there? Any guidance would be appreciated!!!
  8. N

    Preamp Recommendation

    Need a recommendation for this setup: Fisher 400 integrated tube receiver, Technics SL 1200 turntable, Advent Speakers. Considering adding a tube phono preamp and a bluetooth streaming option or combination of the two.
  9. R

    Testing as preamp from Integrated amp?

    Hello, i want to try my integrated amplifier Marantz PM-750 DC as a preamp. I want to play around with older Marantz and Sansui that has "Main IN" RCA to plug. I did research in AK, i found abit information that we can do it , and we must know where the audio line before to main amp. I want to...
    • ReisDaddy
    • Thread
    • marantz moddification pm-750dc pre amp
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: DIY
  10. R

    Nikko Beta 40 relay not click. Need help.

    I bought Nikko Beta 40 pre amp and the seller said it is working. But its not, but i dont want send it back since its hard to find. I think the relay is not clicking. Trying to isolate, is this what i do is correct? I pull the bridge rectifier D801 and D802 except to the relay which is D803. I...
  11. Phobosx

    HarmAn Kardon Citation 11 - DC on One Output

    Hi all. I have an oddball problem I was hoping someone may be able to help with. I have a Harmon Kardon Citation 11 Pre-amp. It has been working fine but earlier today I turned it on and one of the meters on my Amp pegged. So I turned it off and checked the cables. Turned it on again and...
    • Phobosx
    • Thread
    • citation 11 dc output harman kardon pre amp
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Solid State
  12. D

    Pairing a NAD 3020 with a NAD 214

    Hello, anyone tried to pair a Nad 3020 with Nad 214? I would like to get a bit more punch from my setup and was wondering if this would be a working combination or if it will be more or less waste of money? I tried a Marantz 2252b in my room and it did alter the sound towards "fuller" but also...
    • Depth
    • Thread
    • nad214 nad3020 power amp pre amp
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Solid State
  13. T

    Use Marantz 1060 as preamp for 2226B

    Hi all, First post here :) so I got myself a 2226B today and I also have a 1060 integrated. I compared the two and find the 1060 to sound better than the 2226B. Now I'm kind of new to all this so forgive me if this is a simple question but how can I use my 1060 as a preamp for my 2226B? And if...
  14. M-Hassel

    Harman Kardon P725 | M770 Technical manual

    Good afternoon, I have a question regarding harman kardon models 725 and 770 for 100v. In the technical manual I could find, there are two versions only for 120v and for multi-voltage. Question, is there a technical manual for the 100v version of the P725 (HK725) and for the M770 (HK770)? If...
    • M-Hassel
    • Thread
    • amp amplifer harman kardon harman kardon 725 harman kardon 770 hk725 hk770 amplifier pre amp preamplifer techical manual
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Solid State
  15. Oscarshock

    What do you guys think about Scott LK79B integrated tube amp

    Hi, I saw this vintage amp for sale on my local market and according to what I read, it seems to have a good reputation, but just in case, I want to gather more advice before I pull the trigger. Here is the basic information about this unit, According to the seller, it will come with all the...
    • Oscarshock
    • Thread
    • pre amp tube tube amp amplifier tube pre-amplifier
    • Replies: 30
    • Forum: Tube Audio
  16. J

    MA-6300 and Vincent PHO-701

    Hey All, I am looking to upgrade my phono section with an external Vincent PHO-701. I have been wanting to dive into tubes without upgrading the entire Integrated Amp, so am thinking about adding the Vincent Preamp. My current setup is: MA6300 Integrated Rega P3 TT Ortofon Black 250 LVB Cart...
  17. W

    Preamp to subwoofer help

    Well, have set up 2.1 in the past but no sound this time (I know the sub works as I have tried on other systems in my home). I have a parasound new classic 200 preAmp and a Klipsch sw110 subwoofer. I must be doing something wrong with the crossover ideally would like to use the crossover on the...
    • Wvuvt1
    • Thread
    • klipsch parasound pre amp subwoofer
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Speakers
  18. J

    Is the preamp in Sony TA-F555ES any good?

    I use Sony TA-F555ES amp, which I think was once a very good amp, and which I love myself as well. It's time to send it in for some revisions (the wheel to choose between A or B speakers needs to be checked), but there is another issue that I'm not sure I should have the guy look at: the phono...
  19. Stavee

    Carver CT-26V Service Manual?

    I have a CT-26V pre-amp that the stand-by power circuit isn't working. Have not had any luck finding a service manual for. Removed the outer cover only to find that nothing has any value markings on it. Any leads would be much appreciated.
  20. vinylvirgin

    Nasty hum in Adcom GFP-555 II preamplifier

    A while back, I got an Adcom GFP-555 II preamplifier. On powering it up initially, I found that signals monitored through the unit's headphone jack sounded just fine. The sound coming from the unit's main output was another matter. It had a nasty 60-cycle hum. Has anyone here who has owned this...
  21. R

    Yamaha C-4 starts playing after a few minutes

    Dear All, First of all I want to wish to everyone Happy New Year fulfilled with health and happiness! For the holidays finally I managed to get one set of dreamed: Yamaha C-4 and M-4. The condition of both units is not mint but it is also not bad at all. My whole setup now is: PC -> USB DAC...
    • rhgbg
    • Thread
    • c-4 pre amp preamplfier problem yamaha
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Yamaha
  22. DomPal

    Imbalance output

    Hello good people! I recently installed new diodes, caps transistors, thermistors.. on my Marantz 2270. Now my mistake is that I didn’t recird the output before I started so there’s no way of knowing i mf the problem was present before. I started on the Right channel board first and I checked...
    • DomPal
    • Thread
    • 2270 amp imbalance marantz marantz 2270 pre amp
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Marantz Audio
  23. Clenxi

    Marantz 2285B no sound

    Hello, I recently received a nice marantz 2285B. It is a beautiful and a beast machine, in very good condition. When I plugged it in I noticed a slight HUM coming from the power transformer but it worked perfectly, the relay turned on and the music came. The first thing I did was to recap all...
  24. A

    Denon PMA-600NE, Yamaha A-S501 or Rotel RB-850?

    I'm looking to replace a cheap amp I'm currently using for my setup. From my research, I've narrowed it down to the Denon PMA-600NE and the Yamaha A-S501. Out of these two, it seems the Yamaha would be the better choice. However, I've just recently acquired a Rotel RB-850 for $15 dollars, and it...
  25. C

    Max distance from turntable to amp using RCAs

    I'd like to set up my turntable about 12ft from my receiver on a straight line, but more like 16ft-20ft to have the RCAs wind their way over to the spot where the turntable will sit. So the setup will be turntable to phono preamp, phono pre to receiver. I've heard people say that your turntable...
    • chris lihou
    • Thread
    • noise preamp noise pre amp rca cables sound decay
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Turntables
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