?? Any DC output offset on some tube preamps?? I'm following this thread with great interest (owning a DNA-1 myself) that worked pretty well when once auditioned with a Golden Tube SEP-2 preamp. However, my dealer told me to be very careful of mating some tube preamps with transistor PA's, as some tube preamps have DC output offset, which would really be a problem into a direct-coupled PA! Has anyone experienced this problem, or wishes to otherwise share experiences?
Bryston vs. McCormack
After deciding first on the Magnepan 1.6QR, then the Vandersteen 2ce Signature, I auditioned the Revelation 3 at length this weekend and bought a pair. They sounded that good to my ear. A Bryston 3B-ST was the amp of choice for the Maggies and Vandesteens, but the Hales are a different animal. Which would be a better match for the Hales: A Bryston 3B-ST or a McCormack DNA-0.5 or DNA-1? The only other part of the system already purchased is a CAL Alpha/Delta DAC-transport combination. For the pre-amp I've been leaning toward tubes, but mostly to tame the Bryston's (perceived) upper end brilliance or add a little focus for the Vandersteens. The overall characteristics of the Hales' is very close to the right sound: tight bass; not overly emphasized mid-range or treble, but not laid back, either; good timbre; smooth vocals. Which of these amps is going to lend the least amount of color to this sound? Also, any comments about putting a tube top-end into this system?