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From: vhdl!wdb@uunet.UU.NET (W. Billowitch)
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Subject: Preamp Purchase Advice
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Date: 8 May 91 12:47:16 GMT
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I am in the market for a line level preamp. I cuurently own an AGI-511,
which in its day was quite good, but is feeling ill lately. Here are
some of my requirements.

1. No phono section ( I use only line level sources )
2. <= $ 2500
3. Quiet ( no hum, buzz, hiss, snap, crackle or turn-on pops )
4. Sufficient drive capability ( running 25 ft. low capacitance cable to 
   a pair of monoblocks )
5. All of the expected audiophile qualities of transparency, soundstage,
   not etched or grainy, no mist. solid bass, silky highs, etc.
6. Solid state or tubes ( doesn't really matter..well it does, but I can
   be convinced )

Nice to have but not required :
7. Balanced outputs

Bill Billowitch
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