Best solid state preamps around $15k used with remotes

[yuhengdu]

What is the best solid state preamps you ever heard under $20k used price? A remote volume control is required. I am interested to hear your thoughts. Thanks.

 

[sbo6]

Well, you already have the Innamorata Signature, that would have been the top on my list.

 

[yuhengdu]

Well, you already have the Innamorata Signature, that would have been the top on my list.

Oh I mean the preamps. Yes I like the innamorata signature, great amp.

 

[howiebrou]

You could get a Used dartzeel preamp for that money.

 

[djsina2]

Remotes are for TVs.

 

[yuhengdu]

You could get a Used dartzeel preamp for that money.

I know dartzeel amps are very musical but I never tried their preamps. I read from discussions that their preamp is a bit noise prone and should be matched carefully with amps to get a good sound. Have you compared it to other brands' ss preamp? Are you talking about their 18-NS preamp? thanks.

 

[yuhengdu]

Remotes are for TVs.

well, it is convenient to don't need to go up to the stack and turn the knob everytime.. especially when kids are around. : )

 

[howiebrou]

I know dartzeel amps are very musical but I never tried their preamps. I read from discussions that their preamp is a bit noise prone and should be matched carefully with amps to get a good sound. Have you compared it to other brands' ss preamp? Are you talking about their 18-NS preamp? thanks.

Yes and yes. I think the magic is in the pre amp and yes it has been known to be noisy mainly due to the power supply which must be situated properly but I think it is definitely worth considering. It really does sound very good.

 

[morricab]

Robert Koda??

 

[howiebrou]

Robert Koda??

No remote.

 

[morricab]

No remote.

The OP didn't mention remote...

 

[howiebrou]

The OP didn't mention remote...

It's in the thread title...

 

[morricab]

It's in the thread title...

So it is......

 

[Mikem53]

Remotes are for TVs.

Remotes keep me from static zapping my equipment !!

 

[bonzo75]

Soulution preamp. Superb, especially if you have a valve power amp

 

[nirodha]

Remotes are for TVs.

Leaving out a volume control remote because it would be detrimental to sound is pseudo science and a pain in the ass

 

[Mikem53]

Leaving out a volume control remote because it would be detrimental to sound is pseudo science and a pain in the ass

Exactly, Depending on implementation, I don’t see any trade offs that would be detrimental to Sonics.

 

[howiebrou]

Exactly, Depending on implementation, I don’t see any trade offs that would be detrimental to Sonics.

I think swearing and farting as you get up because you need to change the volume as soon as you sit down, is much more detrimental to a listening session than a remote.

 

[jeff1225]

I think you should also look at some passive preamps like Music First. And you get a remote....

Pre Amplifiers – Music First Audio Transformers and Amplifiers for High End Hi Fi

The Baby Classic, Classic V2 use the legendary TX102 device. The new Baby Reference V2 Pre Amplifier uses a new 2015 designed RX63 attenuation transformer

mfaudio.co.uk

 

[Mikem53]

I think swearing and farting as you get up because you need to change the volume as soon as you sit down, is much more detrimental to a listening session than a remote.

At my age, Flatulence has cut down the need for a subwoofer