Alot of preamp questions

Thanks Matt, that was great and very helpful.

Kelly

Thanks Irwin,

For that price, it's at least taking a look at. Especially if it's as good as you say it is. I have to say, I kind of like the active sound of some of the tube amps. I would probably like what I'd get from a tube pre also.

Thanks,
Kelly

a phono stage is not required, i decided to get rid of my records many years ago, and it would be too hard on me to try to replace the records that i've had in the past. Line stage is great. I won't go over $1,200 on a preamp, and $700 to $1,000 is more desirable. I like the idea of playing alittle with the sound available by changing a tube or two. I have heard acouple of the preamps i mentioned, I've auditioned ARC LS3, and ADCOM GFP-750. Between the two I perfered the ARC LS3, but the adcom sounded great too. I was wondering if the tubed LS2 sounded better? Thanks for the quick responses, I didn't know this forum exsisted.
Kelly

Irwin,
This little passive Axiom, have you done much comparison with some of the other pre's mentioned in this threat? The only thing I'd be missing is the tube rolling factor and tube sound, which I personally like. I have a Zen SE84C select by decware which I use alone with some DIY fostex speakers, which I really love. But I'd like to get some of that tube sound into my primary system. I'd like to thank everyone for the responses to my question and dog gone it, I've got even more to think about! But I am starting to get it narrowed down. I'm going to just go used as mentioned and if It doesn't do what I'm after, then let it go and try again. I'm now using an old adcom pre that just really put's up a veil over my music. It was very noticeable when I auditioned the Adcom GFP-750 and the ARC LS3. Thanks again,
Sincerely,
Kelly