Audiosource: any good?

[Tubes4Life]

im looking for an inexpensive preamp, mainly to be able to switch sources, but i dont want it to sound like crap. So after looking around i found an audiosource preamp ($200) that looked o.k. but i dont know how it really is.

AudioSource Pre One/A

the other preamp that i liked was this NAD one. obviously the NAD is going to be much higher quality, but what im looking for is something that will allow me to switch sources without audibly "coloring" the signal when the controls are flat. the NAD costs about $600.

NAD C162 Stereo Preamp

the audiosource wont cost me a whole lot, but is it worth the extra money to get the NAD? is the NAD really THAT much better than the audiosource?

 

[jaxvon]

Maybe Parasound?

http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?preatran&1129996489

Reviews:http://www.audioreview.com/cat/amplification/preamplifiers/parasound/PRD_118470_1591crx.aspx

 

[Tubes4Life]

i'll probably get that one

 

[Tubes4Life]

Well, I was able to get a Parasound P/HP-850 through Augiogon and let me just say that it is a FANTASTIC preamp! It's not everyday that your wallet and your ears find something they can agree upon! I never wouldve considered Parasound if jaxvon didnt mention it.

I'll write a review sometime soon...

 

[jaxvon]

Glad to hear you're satisfied! I was actually considering it at one time, but then I ended up gearing my system more towards HT and ended up with an AV receiver. Parasound makes good stuff. It should bring you enjoyment for years to come.