Imrer,
Thanks. Very informative responses. Instead of switching gear around, I own several speakers. I'll swap them out when I want a certain sound characteristic. To name a few that I own; Eggleston Fontaines & Isabels, ProAc Tab 50 Sigs, B&W CDM1, Meadowlark MP1 (very rare), Acoustic Energy AE-1, and Totem 1 Sigs. A new pre-amp has entered my choices and that is the BAT 5-vki and maybe the Sonic Frontiers Line 3. The Audio Valve is one beautiful piece but just doesn't have the name recognition in terms of re-sale value. I know it should not matter, but half the fun of the hobby is trying as many pieces as possible. I'm sure you know what I mean. Let me know if you have new opinions on the other pre amps suggested.
AL
Thanks. Very informative responses. Instead of switching gear around, I own several speakers. I'll swap them out when I want a certain sound characteristic. To name a few that I own; Eggleston Fontaines & Isabels, ProAc Tab 50 Sigs, B&W CDM1, Meadowlark MP1 (very rare), Acoustic Energy AE-1, and Totem 1 Sigs. A new pre-amp has entered my choices and that is the BAT 5-vki and maybe the Sonic Frontiers Line 3. The Audio Valve is one beautiful piece but just doesn't have the name recognition in terms of re-sale value. I know it should not matter, but half the fun of the hobby is trying as many pieces as possible. I'm sure you know what I mean. Let me know if you have new opinions on the other pre amps suggested.
AL