Looking for a pre-amp recomendation

[benthe8track]

Looking for recommendations for a pre-amp to run my 2.1 system which consists of Wavecor Ardents, Hypex NC400 amp, NAD M51 dac, Rega RP6.

It should have:
Well regarded MM (at least) phono stage.
Balanced output required and a balanced input would be preferred.
Bass management would be nice but not a deal breaker.
A remote control.
Sound awesome.
Be ~$2k new or used.

I've been looking at all the myriad of options and just can't nail one down.

[r100gs]

Check out Parasound or Musical Fidelity, that may fit the bill for you. Interesting amps and very cool speakers. Maybe you are the market for a DIY preamp?

[wkhanna]

Classe CP-800

Rogue Audio

Boarder Patrol

Bottle Head

[bigburner]

Or perhaps the Rotel RC-1590 if/when it is released.

http://nicollpr.com/ROTEL/Files/2015/RC-1590Leaflet-1-13-15.pdf

Nigel.

[benthe8track]

Thanks for the suggestions guys. I think I have a short list now, just need to find sometime to see some of this stuff in person.

[Chris D]

I'm a big user of Parasound, so if I had unlimited funds I'd be going with a Parasound JC-2, JC-3

[benthe8track]

I'm a big user of Parasound, so if I had unlimited funds I'd be going with a Parasound JC-2, JC-3

Those guys were the only one that fit the bill perfectly. The issue is Parasound pulled out of Canada a few years ago so I'd have to go used from the states.

[Chris D]

Not hard to do! You can find a few on Audiogon.

[wkhanna]

Vincent on sale at Audio Adviser:

LINK

Combine with Phono Pre (would necessitate an extra set of cables):

LINK

[benthe8track]

Little update! I got a Bryston BP-26 with the MM Phono section for a solid price.
Thanks for the help guys

[Chris D]

that deserves a banana :banana:

[wkhanna]

Solid price.....
Solid gear....

Well done!