Preamp with built in DAC & MC Phonostage

mbovaird · Nov 4, 2013

Due to limited rack space in my family room rack, I will probably have to consolidate some things. As such, I'm looking for a preamp with a built in DAC and Phonostage.

Mcintosh 2500/C50 comes to mind....

Any others?

RogerD · Nov 4, 2013

The Monarchy NM24 is a tube DAC,SS DAC,and SS preamp. I recommend the tube DAC.

jtinn · Nov 4, 2013

Have you considered an integrated amp / preamp / dac as an alternative?

We have a new product called the IPS-3 which might be a great solution. All you would need is an outboard phonostage.

Best Regards,

Jonathan Tinn
Playback Designs

mbovaird · Nov 4, 2013

jtinn said:
Have you considered an integrated amp / preamp / dac as an alternative?

We have a new product called the IPS-3 which might be a great solution. All you would need is an outboard phonostage.

Best Regards,

Jonathan Tinn
Playback Designs

Jonathan - this looks like a terrific product - congrats! Love the DSD capabilities.

Mike

Sauerball · Nov 6, 2013

Mola Mola Makua is on my radar. Modular DAC and phono pre to come.

853guy · Nov 6, 2013

mbovaird said:
Due to limited rack space in my family room rack, I will probably have to consolidate some things. As such, I'm looking for a preamp with a built in DAC and Phonostage.

Mcintosh 2500/C50 comes to mind....

Any others?

This?

http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue65/wadax.htm

mbovaird · Nov 6, 2013

Thanks everyone. I'm thinking Accuphase 2420 (with optional DAC/Phono cards) as well.

flez007 · Nov 6, 2013

Boulder has an option as well, but the Accuphase is a great option as well.

FrantzM · Nov 6, 2013

The Devialet could be an option... DAC/Amp/Streamer... I did however understand that you have choice amp

853guy · Nov 7, 2013

853guy said:
This?

http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue65/wadax.htm

I've just checked out Wizard's blog and the Wadax looks like it's been upgraded to Mark II status. It really does look like an incredible device that ticks a lot of boxes particularly for vinyl replay and archiving. The only shortcoming may be the USB input that seems to be limited to 24-bit/48K.

Wizard, I'm providing the link here, but please let me know if you'd like me to remove it.

http://cybwiz.blogspot.fr/2013/11/wadax-pre-one-mk2.html

mbovaird · Nov 7, 2013

Thanks guys. The Wadax definitely looks interesting.

I'm getting a Devialet 170 and Accuphase e-560 to demo next week. I'm not 100% committed to the amp + preamp/DAC combo yet. An integrated might be the best way to go.

And if the VAC i160 can drive my S5's in a big room (45' x 15') - then that's a definite option as well.

Vitus R-100 is also very high on my list as well.

To be honest....I am totally lost on what to drive the S5's with. For now, its a JOB225 + Classe CP800! That little JOB225 is just ridiculously good. If Classe ever gets off their butts and upgrades the DAC in the CP800 and adds the phonostage they've long been promising, then I would just need an amp.

I'm also keeping a close eye on the Pass XA.8 series amps.

Lots of goodies!

Ken Newton · Dec 1, 2013

Add the Bryston BP26 to the list.

http://bryston.com/products/pre_amps/BP26.html

JackD201 · Dec 2, 2013

Have you looked at AVM from Germany? They can be configured with DAC, Tuner, Phono and even your choice of single ended or balanced solid state or tube output stage.

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