The Ming needs all the tubes replaced. It is a fantastic pre-amp and not just a bargain. Modifying this would only add a bigger smile. Just plan on spending some good money on the top tubes. RCA 6sn7 Grey glass is a must with maybe a Ratheon 6sn7gt in the power supply position which I believe is the left position. Lots of combinations with this pre since there are 4 different families of tubes. You can't even begin to compare this tube to anything until you tube roll. The stock Chinese tubes hold it back in a big way.
6SN7 based Pre-Amplifier
I enjoy my 6SN7 based Counterpoint SA-11 pre-amplifier for years. Now I am looking a 6SN7 based pre-amplifer at more manageable size for my second system. The other equipments are
1. Source - Resolution CD-55
2. Power Amplifier - Counterpoint NP-100
3. Speaker - Opera Mezza
4. Interconnect cable - Silver Audio Appasionata
5 Speaker cable - Silver Audio Symphony 48
4. Music - 75% classical 15% new age 10% jazz
5. Room Size - 12 x 15 x 9
Candidates
1. AES AE-3
2. Consonance Cyber 222
3. Ming DA MC-2A3
4. Cary SLP-98
For the owners of these gears, could you share your experiences? Espeically, the Ming Da and Consonance pre-amplifers.
Of course, I am open for other suggestions.
Happy Listening.
Otto
1. Source - Resolution CD-55
2. Power Amplifier - Counterpoint NP-100
3. Speaker - Opera Mezza
4. Interconnect cable - Silver Audio Appasionata
5 Speaker cable - Silver Audio Symphony 48
4. Music - 75% classical 15% new age 10% jazz
5. Room Size - 12 x 15 x 9
Candidates
1. AES AE-3
2. Consonance Cyber 222
3. Ming DA MC-2A3
4. Cary SLP-98
For the owners of these gears, could you share your experiences? Espeically, the Ming Da and Consonance pre-amplifers.
Of course, I am open for other suggestions.
Happy Listening.
Otto