Re: Just bought my first ever 2 ch pre-amp!
Excellent pre-amp. I have had it for about three years now with no complaints. The front face does scratch easily so use care.
I use a Monarchy Dac for use with my Yamaha music server (horrible DAC). If needed e-bay can be a good used source. With the Monarchy the server presents convenience and quality. You will need to judge your source units quality but my NAD DVD-Audio player sounds perfect via analog connections.
BTW the P-3 has a good quality Phono Pre-amp but no sub-out so y-connectors on the power out was my best solution although the Kappa 400 speakers really do not need a sub for music.
DEN: Bryston 2BLP Parasound Halo P-3 NAD T-533
Yamaha MCX-1000 Thorens td-185 Monarchy 20
Infinity Kappa 400 M&K sx-70
Family room Marantz SR7002 Outlaw LFM 1+
Ascend Sierra-1 (l/r)
Ascend Sierra-1 (c)
Definitive Technology BP2X
Toshiba A2