Audio Electronic Supply AE-3 Pre-Amp?

like to know your thought on this AE-3 tube pre-amp. is it OK for SS amp? (as I try to build my 2nd system) Thanks 4 your op.

rute102-26-2001 6:30am

krv Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 28 posts 02-26-2001 at 05:58pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Rute 1, I used the AE-3 with a bridged pair of Rotel RB980 solid amps with excellent results. I was using Rotel's RC995 preamp but the AE-3 really controlled the amps much better. If you buy the AE-3 new it does need a healthy run-in and some NOS tube upgrades will help also.
south43 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 386 posts 02-27-2001 at 01:28am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Hello Rute1 I can't really tell you anything about a ss amp with the AE-3 but I can tell you with a tube amp this pre SINGS. I had a friend of mine bring his over and now I am thinking of selling my Anthem pre2L.
puubie Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 45 posts 02-27-2001 at 02:14am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I built an AE-3 pre. I have to politely disagree. It is a mediocre pre at best. It is easily bested by the ET Foreplay or Transcendant Sound GG. It can be modified to sound much better.