Anybody own Audio Experience Symphonies?

Anybody own Audio Experience SYMPHONIES preamplifier from YS-Audio? How does it sound compared to other high end preamp?

royy07-20-2002 6:26pm

jeffreybehr Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 805 posts 05-07-2005 at 08:05pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete "Center 12AX7 is input and to (sic) outer one (sic) are for gain, (sic) Good to know if you want to mix tubes (sic)" I've posted several notes in the last 6 months or so about this preamp and how it uses tubes. The 'X7 in the center of the three is the 1st gain stage for both channels, i.e. it's used in stereo. Each left and right 'X7 is used for the 2nd gain stage and cathode follower for one channel. On your statement, don't you think the the 1st gain stages provide gain? .
jeffreybehr Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 805 posts 11-06-2005 at 09:26pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete M, the sound of your Symphonies preamp can be improved substantially with the replacement of 3 pairs of coupling caps and 3 PS 'lytics with Solen/SoniCap 'propylenes. I've done this to 2 and a fellow 'goNist did his. The other fellow said it improved VERY nicely and was well worth the time and trouble. If I remember correctly, the parts cost about $125, but of course that will vary depending on the quality of caps you choose. E-mail me at jeffreybehr(at)cox(dot)net and I'll send you some pics. .