Bent Audio Autoformer vs Tube Pre

I still prefer the balanced tube preamp I'm using, which is more transparent with greater bandwidth (top and bottom) than the Bent, although the Bent is IMO excellent. My preamp has a direct-coupled vacuum-tube balanced output and can drive 100 foot cables with ease.

You will notice that I am careful not to name names unless somebody calls me out. Its really that simple.

But at the same time, the simple fact is that direct-coupling can perform better than a coupling cap or a transformer. This is not something that I made up, its been well-known for decades. The trick is doing it.

I agree completely.

I think it would be interesting if we had more interaction from more manufacturers.