"Margaret von B." wrote in message
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: "Schizoid Man" wrote in message
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: Hi all,
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: I'm looking for a sub-$500 pre-owned pre-amp. Phono section not required.
: The sources will be Aux1 (TV), Aux2 (DVD) and primarily CD. Can anyone
: recommend some makes/models?
:
: Given my budget, or lack thereof, I'm starting out with the usual
: suspects - Adcom, Rotel, NAD.
:
: Thanks,
: Schiz
:
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: For a lot less than $500, the Nakamichi CA-5 is overall very hard to beat
: provided it has been professionally checked and brought back to spec. I also
: love the sound of Melos SHA-Gold in the right system but many people think
: that it sounds "bigger than life" or "bombastic". I still love its ability
: to bring music alive despite the PITA controls (I have the version with the
: "balance meter"). And you have a choice between active and passive modes of
: operation. And one of the very best headphone amps around. I have no idea of
: the going price of the Melos though but I bought my second unit for $450
: from a dealer. BTW, in active mode the Melos can drive Avantgarde Trios
: without a power amp... :-)
:
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: Cheers,
:
: Margaret
:
you must have an awfull lotta rooms
or wall to wall equipment in some home venue :-)
Rudy