I Got the Classe CA-100 and ProAcs Tablette 8 Reference Signature used and I am trying to match them with the 'most suitable' pre-amp. Auditioning in my country is out of the question;also most brands are not available... I tried to find a used Classe pre-amp unsuccesfully, so I have to get a new pre-amp + a CD player or streaming device. Which in your opinion is the best in my case, bearing in mind that:
(1) My budget for a pre-amp and CD player or streaming device is less than £1500
(2) I listen mostly to lounge, instrumental, electronic & classical music.
(3) I can use my CA DacMagic (connected between my PC & M-Audio AV40 actives) in the setup.
The pre-amps I found in my initial investigation (in ascending price order) are:
Rotel RC-1550
Audiolab 8200Q
ATC CA/2
Rotel RC-1580
Audiolab 8200CDQ
Cambridge Audio 840E
Your advice would be mostly appreciated as I am no expert in this field.
Thanks a lot!
(1) My budget for a pre-amp and CD player or streaming device is less than £1500
(2) I listen mostly to lounge, instrumental, electronic & classical music.
(3) I can use my CA DacMagic (connected between my PC & M-Audio AV40 actives) in the setup.
The pre-amps I found in my initial investigation (in ascending price order) are:
Rotel RC-1550
Audiolab 8200Q
ATC CA/2
Rotel RC-1580
Audiolab 8200CDQ
Cambridge Audio 840E
Your advice would be mostly appreciated as I am no expert in this field.
Thanks a lot!