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Post by Arke on Feb 10, 2023 15:56:52 GMT
Hello Folks, I have now upgraded to a BT2, so am selling my Grounded Grid Valve Preamplifier. Lots of info on the Web, but in summary it's a line stage valve preamp with 3 inputs. It is the upgraded version with a stepped attenuator and a high quality selector switch. I believe the stepped attenuator is worth nearly £200 on it's own. The unit works perfectly. It is great unit as is, or has the potential for further upgrades. It is in great condition and comes with JJ Valves included - I had planned to upgrade these, but never quite got round to it. £350 + Delivery or collection     |
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Post by misterc on Feb 10, 2023 17:36:37 GMT
Good Grief, I first built these back in the late 90's for people, nice little pre fun fair price as well should have no problem moving this on.
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Post by mikeyb on Feb 10, 2023 18:15:14 GMT
This used to be mine, really nice pre amp  |
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Post by Arke on Feb 22, 2023 19:31:52 GMT
This used to be mine, really nice pre amp She is a lovely pre and will be an amazing upgrade for someone. |
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Post by Arke on Mar 4, 2023 14:12:29 GMT
Weekend bump
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Post by Arke on Mar 13, 2023 8:20:25 GMT
Spring time bump!
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Post by Arke on Apr 5, 2023 17:42:41 GMT
She is still available... Make me an offer!
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Post by antonio on Apr 6, 2023 4:56:07 GMT
I can vouch for this pre, I heard it a couple of days ago, certainly worth the money.
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Post by nuff on Apr 6, 2023 18:10:26 GMT
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Post by Arke on Apr 6, 2023 19:02:44 GMT
Where are you based? There may be option to try it for a demo? I assume it would work very well, although a technical guru may be able to comment further. |
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Post by mikeyb on Apr 6, 2023 21:50:02 GMT
I used this pre amp with my Primaluna Dialogue Premium HP Power Amp and thought it was excellent. Only reason I sold it was that I went integrated to reduce box count so I could add a streamer to my rack without adding another shelf.
Don't think any buyer would be disappointed with it.
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Post by nuff on Apr 7, 2023 6:04:23 GMT
Where are you based? There may be option to try it for a demo? I assume it would work very well, although a technical guru may be able to comment further. Thats a very kind offer thank you! I'm in Bristol. I'm just trying to decide what to use, Passive etc. I'm new to the pre/power amp setup, I've been integrated the majority of the time. Let me have a look around today and see what others have been using. Thanks again! |
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Post by mikeyb on Apr 7, 2023 8:51:46 GMT
Where are you based? There may be option to try it for a demo? I assume it would work very well, although a technical guru may be able to comment further. Thats a very kind offer thank you! I'm in Bristol. I'm just trying to decide what to use, Passive etc. I'm new to the pre/power amp setup, I've been integrated the majority of the time. Let me have a look around today and see what others have been using. Thanks again! I tried a few passive pre amps with my power amp, I tried BTE, Slagle, Tisbury, Django, Townsend Allegri+ but and they just didn't excite me the way an active one did. A demo would be worth it for sure. |
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Post by Bigman80 on Apr 7, 2023 10:49:25 GMT
Where are you based? There may be option to try it for a demo? I assume it would work very well, although a technical guru may be able to comment further. Thats a very kind offer thank you! I'm in Bristol. I'm just trying to decide what to use, Passive etc. I'm new to the pre/power amp setup, I've been integrated the majority of the time. Let me have a look around today and see what others have been using. Thanks again! My golden rules: Avoid passives. Avoid potentiometers. Avoid silver wiring. |
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Post by pete on Apr 7, 2023 10:59:36 GMT
Where are you based? There may be option to try it for a demo? I assume it would work very well, although a technical guru may be able to comment further. Can’t go wrong with a demo!! |
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Post by antonio on Apr 7, 2023 12:15:02 GMT
@bigman80 "Avoid silver wiring."
I'll pull you up on this one since I know you have heard silver interconnects and were very impressed them.
I still use a silver digital cable between my streamer and dac.
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Post by Bigman80 on Apr 7, 2023 12:46:58 GMT
@bigman80 "Avoid silver wiring." I'll pull you up on this one since I know you have heard silver interconnects and were very impressed them. I still use a silver digital cable between my streamer and dac. Impressed for silver, and I firmly expect that anything hardwired with silver wouldnt have THAT silver in it....so I stand by the golden rule. |
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Post by Arke on Apr 8, 2023 14:10:26 GMT
SOLD. Thanks for looking folks!
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Post by antonio on Apr 8, 2023 14:36:23 GMT
Well done, did nuff buy it? |
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Post by Arke on Apr 8, 2023 15:51:02 GMT
Well done, did nuff buy it? Yep |
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Post by nuff on Apr 8, 2023 16:03:31 GMT
Well done, did nuff buy it? I did. I’m sure I can’t go wrong with it. Looking forward to trying it all out now! |
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Post by optical on Apr 8, 2023 16:14:44 GMT
If you compare a lot of stuff (even on the second hand market) to preamps around this price, I really doubt you could do much better.
Glad it's found a new home.
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