difference between Counterpoint SA3, SA5, SA6

Whats the differences between these, do they sound noticeably different?

samuellaudio01-21-2005 5:25am

s23chang Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 619 posts 01-23-2005 at 05:56am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I prefer SA5000
skushino Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 91 posts 01-22-2005 at 12:47am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The Altavista Audio (AVA) link is a great resource. AVA is owned by the former President and chief designer of Counterpoint, Michael Elliott. Thanks Stevemcx. Yes, the SA-3 and SA-5 are full function preamps, including phono stages. But the SA-6 is more accurately a mc headamp. It is used to provide additional gain for a mc cartridge before an RIAA equalizer. Therefore, a phono stage is still necessary when using the SA-6. If you interested in learning more, search the archives for discussions of headamp and step-up transformers.
stevemcx Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 166 posts 01-21-2005 at 08:29pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Follow this link to find the answers to most of your questions: www.altavistaaudio.com/Product_Guide.html. FYI - The SA-3 and SA-5 are full-function preamplifiers, while the SA-6 is a dedicated MC phono preamp.