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Any experiences with FM Acoustics Preamps

I am interested to know whether FM Acoustics preamps - though technically specs perfect & meticulously executed have 'that emotional thing' we audiophiles look for? Or is it on the cool side.

Response from Forum members will be most appreciated. I'm considering the single-ended FM-155 to go along with the Symphonic-Line Kraft amp. Symphonic-Line recommends their RG3 MK4 as a perfect SS match or even their tube preamp Enlightment as a match. Nevertheless, FM Acoustics interests me but am not aware how it sounds & whether the integration will be perfect.
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arupg OP
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No one here on this Forum who has any experiences with FM Acoustics ???
arupg OP
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Thank you gentlemen for the feedback. I appreciate it !!
arupg OP
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Hello Gregm:
In another thread, I read you mentioned - "I got a 'Kraft' class A and control it with a transformer volume. So, I still use SL amplfication!"

I would like to ask you that you went from RG3 with full PS, then to FM Acoustics & then to Transformer volume (passive). Why and what were your findings when you went from RG3 to FM and then transformer?

Also, as you used the FM with the Kraft, did you find he Gain of the FM acceptable or too much that you may have had to keep the -20dB attenuator pressed-in all the time?

Sorry for asking so many questions but the pricing of the S-L RG3 with Turbo PS and the FM-155 are practically as par so its very difficult making the choice. Technically, it seems the FM preamps are a notch above their power amps and this interests me to look into their pre for a perfect match with the Kraft.
arupg OP
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Gregm:

Thanks for your feedback. None of the FM preamps are remote. The RG3-MK4 is with remote. Probably you may have used the RG3 which could be the MK3 version considering it was 3 yrs back. I've come across some Kraft owners who are using Sym-Line preamps - either the RG3-MK4 with the full Turbo Power Supply or the Tube pre called Erleuchtung. Some are using the CAT SL1.

Yes - the RG3-MK4 is quite a bulky unit and equally similar is their Turbo Power Supply unit. The FM is practically 25% of the entire RG3-MK4 + Turbo outfit.

I guess the only way to get to know now is to buy the FM-155 and pair it with the Kraft keeping fingers crossed and hoping it would be a superb synergistic match. If not, it will be for sale soon with a lot of investment loss !!

Regards

arupg OP
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Gregm :

That's a nice assurance !! I appreciate it.

By the way, someone mentioned to me today that the best ever preamp he'd experienced with the Kraft was the hyper-expensive & exotic Dynaudio Arbiter preamp but this is not in my league.

Anybody has any experiences with the Arbiter ?
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