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

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.
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.
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.