cheap worthwhile pre amps?

context is improving the office system at minimal outlay

already done USB soundcard and separate DAC, which were both worthwhile and inexpensive - so now looking to amplification

possibility of a class D power amp but would need a pre as well so:

Promitheus - would like to try one having heard a Music First, but at £200 new (though much less then the MF) is still too much in this context

other suggestions please

 

rotel RC850 or somesuch cheap as chips.

 

I have a Rega Cursa that I am not using since I bought the Music First

 

how about a cheap m.f x-pre v3 ? nando

 

you could go for a DIY effort with some B&O ice modules.

If your budget is genuinely naff-all, a Sonic T.

I use the Sonic T with my missions in the study. Sounds alright. Certainly as good as I could want for £25. Being diddy sized, it doesnt take up much real estate either.

Cheers
Chris

 

should it make a difference, what we don't need on this occasion are:

multiple inputs, phono stage or even remote control

quite happy to look at something a bit different in this context

(thanks for the suggestions so far though - hadn't thought rega would be anywhere near budget)

 

Chris - crossed in the post - need a bit of power for the office speakers (kefkit 3) so no T amp. ICEmodules would still need a volume control, and it's that bit that I'm exploring at present.

 

I've got a Rega Brio integrated (matches the Mk1 Planet) that would likely drive the Kefs quite well (40W/ch) and I'm not looking for much for it. Or could just post it down to for you to use while you hunt for something better!