After being interested in quality audio gear for decades, I'm finally in a position where I'm able to start assembling a basic setup. Since I'm a ham radio operator and not afraid of a soldering iron and assembling my own equipment, I'm planning on putting the Akitika GT-102 amplifier at the center of my setup. Question is, what do I use for a decent, affordable pre-amp to go with it? I could use the Akitika PR-102, but don't know much about it other than what's on the Akitika web page.
I'm willing to purchase a used pre-amp (need a phono section, because I'll be getting a turntable) from e-Bay or other source. Speakers, I'll be starting with a pair of Boston Acoustics VR-20's that were given to me by my sister.
For turntable, I'm wavering between a Rega Planar 3 or the Schiit Sol, as recently reviewed in Stereophile.
As far as CD/DVD/streaming, I have no earthly idea where to start. I'm willing to take suggestions for those parts.
Overall, the Schiit Sol is probably the most expensive piece that I'm planning on buying at this time. I'd like to keep each component under $500, if possible, and build it a bit at a time.
Suggestions?
--JohnK