Need a Pre-Amp to replace my old Rotel RC850

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Hi All, Currently I own a Cyrus CD6SE, Rotel RB890 (Power Amp) and B&W CM7, my Rotel Pre-amp is causing one side of my new speaker sounds softer than the other. Can anyone suggest me a new pre-amp to complete my system? I normally listen to Jazz and Classical music. I am considering brand like Naim, Arcam, Cyrus, Roken or the new 15 series Rotel Pre-amp....

 

[Anonymous]

Music First Audio, lovely.

 

[Anonymous]

Thanks! But I need a Pre-amp....

 

[seasiders rock]

if your not bothered about kit matching visually,1 bit silver 1 black etc.

check flea bay, audio analogue bellini pre, its the mutts nuts trust me.

excellent m/m m/c phono stage, 2 pre outs, 2 sets of speaker outs for bi wiring.

non remote, you have to use your legs to adjust volume.

there is one on at the moment, one just sold for £150 which is a total bargain.

todays prices for the same quality put a grand on the table...

 

[Anonymous]

I'm with Silly...Music First if its within your budget.....and yes...it is a pre amp......

 

[Anonymous]

mmmm....Music First is beyond my budget. Is Rotel RC 1082 a good compromise?... It is having a big discount right here in Singapore...

 

[Anonymous]

Simon Toh:mmmm....Music First is beyond my budget. Is Rotel RC 1082 a good compromise?... It is having a big discount right here in Singapore...

What is your budget......no point in making recommendations if they are out of range...........

 

[Don Jr]

Get another Rotel. The 15 series is looking to be very nice. Did you read the review on WHF for the new RA-1520? It's an integrated but if it's that good, I'd imagine the new pre amps are as well.

 

[Anonymous]

Rotel RC 1082 is going at 50% discount because of the new 15 series here in Singapore. It is very tempting to get one at around 400 Pounds! My budget should not go beyond 800pounds...

 

[Anonymous]

Yes! I did and it seems that the new 15 series is good enough to drive my B&W CM7 but the Rotel dealer here was recommending me the outgoing RC 1082 because it is a great deal at 50% discount and that it is not very much different from the new RC 1580. However, I am willing to pay the extra if 1580 is significantly better. Does anyone has an ideas of these two pre-amps?

 

[rtweed]

If all your input devices have digital (SPDIF) outputs and you don't play vinyl records, why bother with a pre-amp at all? Just buy a high quality DAC with a variable output (such as the Beresford) and plug that directly into your power amp. ie use the DAC as a "digital pre-amp" and save yourself some money, take an unecessary amplification stage out of the chain and get a better quality sound.

 

[cheyworth]

If your budget is £800, then get a RC1082 @ £400, and find another RB890 and bi-amp!

Chris