Inexpensive (CHEAP) pre-amp processors

[GaryProtein]

While my signature says "NO TV!" I do in fact have several televisions in my house but none are set up with any components.

I have six very good (but not by audiophile HT standards) Fostex PM-2 MkII powered speakers in the house presently being used with computers and a powered AR subwoofer not presently in use in the basement that I could hook up to the television in my TV room to improve the audio experience of television. I still won't be watching many movies, but I thought, let's see what I can put together for not a lot of money.

Remember I said CHEAP pre-amp processor, (NOT RECEIVER) so we're talking very low entry level. I do not need power amps because I already have powered speakers.

Does anybody have suggestions?

Thanks.

[crwilli]

Find a Lexicon MC1 . Old but sounds great, works great. An Few generations old but functional and should be found for around $500.

[o0OBillO0o]

1) You say no receiver, but most inexpensive receivers have pre-outs. Any Yamaha, Pioneer or Denon. Which meet the preamp needs. They also have modern tech.

2) cheap? Used is great I also had an old lexicon, great preamps. $200-300.

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[GaryProtein]

Thank you for your recommendations. I will look into them.

I checked the inexpensive receivers and the REALLY cheap ones do not have pre-amp outs, but the ones starting in the $1000 range do. It's more than I wanted for a toy to play with, but I also want something that will work decently, so that isn't unreasonable.

The idea of going used is also a good one.

[o0OBillO0o]

NAD T 748V2 comes to mind $600

[GaryProtein]

The used market has some interesting units, but they tend to lack the HDMI inputs which are really necessary today.

I'm narrowing down my search.

Thanks for the advice!

[Pider]

Yamaki just put a unit up for sale. Check it out.

[william13]

Originally Posted by crwilli

Find a Lexicon MC1 . Old but sounds great, works great. An Few generations old but functional and should be found for around $500.

I actually have one (the lexicon) for my vintage entertainment system from the 90s. It works great with my analog tv and my 5 channel system

But now I plan to get 60 inch Samsung with HDMI connections.

My sources are cable, satellite, DVD, CD, and an old media server (planning on oppo 103)

The lexicon works so well I was thinking of keeping it and having an HDMI switcher for those sources that require video.

My questions are:

1) can the lexicon connect to the oppo?
2) would a Marantz 8801 give better sound (assuming I would only use 5 out of the 11 channels)

[JWJW]

Originally Posted by GaryProtein

While my signature says "NO TV!" I do in fact have several televisions in my house but none are set up with any components.

I have six very good (but not by audiophile HT standards) Fostex PM-2 MkII powered speakers in the house presently being used with computers and a powered AR subwoofer not presently in use in the basement that I could hook up to the television in my TV room to improve the audio experience of television. I still won't be watching many movies, but I thought, let's see what I can put together for not a lot of money.

Remember I said CHEAP pre-amp processor, (NOT RECEIVER) so we're talking very low entry level. I do not need power amps because I already have powered speakers.

Does anybody have suggestions?

Thanks.

Check...
NuForce
Emotiva
Outlaw Audio (cheapest)

[Kal Rubinson]

Cheap and compact Marantz NR models.

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