+1 to BRF's comments. I also owned a Line 3 with SE+ and Dueland copper foil caps installed as well (they barely fit). pcX and I coined it the 'Platinum Plus' Line 3 :-). Still retains the 'too neutral' sound- bass is decent, but missing the organic qualities of top quality competitors. IMHO, the volume control is a major problem, and is digital-relay in design- likely as a cost-saving design parameter- too bad. I sold it and won't go back- my current BAT Rex kills it in every parameter. **However, all this being said, for the price, if you want a fully balanced, quiet and neutral-sounding pre, it's tough to beat.
Always long for (upgraded) first love: Sonic Frontiers Line 3
I wonder where I can get a decent condition Line 3 and is it worth it compared to preowned newer ones at the same price range. About twenty years ago, I had my first tube preamp which was SF SFL-2/Krell combo and I loved the combination. It’s just the overengineered, neutral (to me), and transparent sound and clean design that I like about it.
Sure, I love the CAT preamp which has similar sonic characteristics (IMO) very very much and can find them in good condition every now and then but then again it was a first love thing with SF....
Sure, I love the CAT preamp which has similar sonic characteristics (IMO) very very much and can find them in good condition every now and then but then again it was a first love thing with SF....