I would have to agree with JWC37 on the LS-17. I auditioned the 17, 26 & Ref 3 and felt the 17 was never in the race. It just didn't have any hook to it - nothing it did grabbed me.
I have heard the Calypso albeit in another system and it was rather nice indeed although at that time there was an issue with "noisy" tubes. Providing that has been taken care of I think its a great preamp...
I have heard the Calypso albeit in another system and it was rather nice indeed although at that time there was an issue with "noisy" tubes. Providing that has been taken care of I think its a great preamp...