Preamp needed for Aragon 4004 mkii
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swechsler
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Are you looking to buy new or used? What's your budget? What features do you need (e.g. built-in phono preamp, tone controls, processor loop)? What are your source components?
If new, Schiit has 3 different models ranging from $279-$849. Phono preamp is extra.
If new, Schiit has 3 different models ranging from $279-$849. Phono preamp is extra.
Hoytis
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So many options. I would just take note that your amp has an input impedance of 22K ohms. When choosing your preamp try to follow the general rule of thumb that the amp’s load input impedance (22K ohms in your case) is 10 times greater than the output impedance of the preamp.
PabloTincho
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B&K, Acurus, Hafler or Aragon.
swechsler
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OP specified that they need it to be remote controlled. I don't think any of those companies made a remote preamp.
PabloTincho
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BK, Acurus and Aragon has one version with remote
swechsler
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Fair enough.
This could be done with a simple 2:1 passive switchbox between the preamp and power amp. Unless it also needs to be remote controllable. That may be a bit difficult. Running your AVR (preamp outputs, I assume) through a standard preamp input would require you match the volume settings on the pre to the same level each time you switch to the AVR. I'm not aware of any preamp that has a built in passthru that's past the volume control (even a processor loop is typically wired before the volume). That doesn't mean it doesn't exist, but if it does, it's probably pretty rare.
ETA: I should have clarified. There are plenty of remote controlled external RCA switch boxes available. The only issue is that it would be a different remote than that controlling the preamp.
ETA2: plenty is probably an overstatement. Amazon has a couple. Most remote switchboxes these days are HDMI.
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jlm86
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Thank you
jlm86
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DeeCee
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Personally, I’d get the Saga 2. Best of both worlds: passive or Class A operation. Major bang per buck.
Mart Mccall
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Here's an enormously long list of pre-amps with HT bypass, in alphabetical order. You should be able to find something suitable from this:
Amplifiers with HT-bypass - update 17. february 2025
Audiophile.no has made a list of stereo preamps and integrated amps that have one sort of HT-bypass. This list is updated 10. January 2025 with amplifiers from Cambridge Audio, Linn and Rega, and will be will be continuously updated. Written by Karl Erik Sylthe, at 15.02.07 Translated to English...
As said above check impedance matching but the vast majority will be compatible with the Aragon (good amp btw).
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