Buying a New Pre-amp

[Tony3d]

I'm currently still using my 37 year old Crown IC-150. I was wondering if I will hear any tonal quality improvements if I moved up to a modern pre-amp such as an Emotiva RSP-2. This is the unit I have my eyes on. I know S/N ratios will probably be much better, but will it sound any better through say the CD input which is basically a straight through connection anyway. I know my Music Hall mmf 7 should sound better through the phono input. I'm just figuring, my IC-150 although in mint condition, is all factory old. Any idea's would be helpful. I do have a well trained ear.

 

[TLS Guy]

I'm currently still using my 37 year old Crown IC-150. I was wondering if I will hear any tonal quality improvements if I moved up to a modern pre-amp such as an Emotiva RSP-2. This is the unit I have my eyes on. I know S/N ratios will probably be much better, but will it sound any better through say the CD input which is basically a straight through connection anyway. I know my Music Hall mmf 7 should sound better through the phono input. I'm just figuring, my IC-150 although in mint condition, is all factory old. Any idea's would be helpful. I do have a well trained ear.

The IC 150 was a good preamp. If you are just using a two channel system, the IC 150 will be fine. Does that IC 150 have a phono stage, I can't remember?

 

[Tony3d]

The IC 150 was a good preamp. If you are just using a two channel system, the IC 150 will be fine. Does that IC 150 have a phono stage, I can't remember?

Yes, The IC-150 has a very decent photo stage with an 80db S/N. I'll tell you the IC-150 had the best setup for a loudness control I've ever heard. When set correctly with the power amp gains, it would would blend seamlessly as the volume was increased. I would miss that. Mine is mint at 37 years old. The main reason I want a new modern pre-amp is to be able adjust the volume and inputs.

 

[TLS Guy]

Yes, The IC-150 has a very decent photo stage with an 80db S/N. I'll tell you the IC-150 had the best setup for a loudness control I've ever heard. When set correctly with the power amp gains, it would would blend seamlessly as the volume was increased. I would miss that. Mine is mint at 37 years old. The main reason I want a new modern pre-amp is to be able adjust the volume and inputs.

I don't understand. What is you want to do? Why do you want individual input trimmers. The IC 150 has a volume control.

 

[Tony3d]

I don't understand. What is you want to do? Why do you want individual input trimmers. The IC 150 has a volume control.

I'm sorry. Adjust the volume and inputs via remote control from my chair.

 

[TLS Guy]

I'm sorry. Adjust the volume and inputs via remote control from my chair.

Well, your sloth will cost you. Two channel pre amps are now a low volume audiophile item. So it will cost you significant dollars.

 

[jamie2112]

I'm sorry. Adjust the volume and inputs via remote control from my chair.

LOL sometimes you just don't want to get up darn it.....