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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.
arupg
arupg OP
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No one here on this Forum who has any experiences with FM Acoustics ???
spike1
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I just received my FM 245 preamp and it is amazing paired with a FM 411 mk2. I am very satisfied with regard to the build quality and sound. The difference in the sound quality was dramatic and noticeable right away. I have no experience with the FM 155, but I doubt you would be disappointed. Good luck.
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curio
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The FM 155 is a very good preamplifier but pay attention to the high gain
One of my friends needs to let the -20db filter turned on with a Pass Aleph Amp
gregm
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I'm considering the single-ended FM-155 to go along with the Symphonic-Line Kraft amp.
Coincidentally, I used an identical combo some years ago: a stereo Kraft with a 155 & later a 266. Both with excellent results, better than the RG3 & the tube one. The FM is hyper detailed and the Kraft is (reportedly) wide-bandwidth, so all is fine. I didn't find it cool -- but then my whole system isn't very cool anyway; it's on the warm side of neutral (i.e. 100Hz is higher than 10kHz). As a matter of fact, I slightly preferred the little 155 (but the reason is probably psychological).
Other pre's that did well with Symphonics are the old Goldmunds, and the CATs.
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