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First Sound Preamplifiers Impressions

I am considering the First Sound preamplifiers. There is very little press information about them in most part because it's a small artisan builder but I have a couple of audiophiles in my local area who have heard them and think highly of First Sound. Hoping to get additional data points, are there any owners/ex-owners who would be open to sharing your experiences with the First Sound active preamplifiers? (you are welcome to PM me as well). Thank you.

longinc
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lak
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I used to own a First Sound passive preamp years ago. IMO all of the First Sound preamps are very good!

Each step up in price sounds better than the previous.

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It looks high quality.....about as true dual mono as you can get.    Unfortunately dual volume is a deal breaker for me 

longinc OP
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Thanks @lak 

@oddiofyl why is dual volume a deal breaker for you?

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oddiofyl
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It just is.  Rather have a single knob

Thats not to say it isn’t a great preamp , I bet it is   It is definitely the most dual mono pre I’ve seen in a single chassis. It’s literally got two mirrored left and right mono preamps in one chassis

 

its very cool but not for me 

 

 

longinc OP
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Thanks for the additional color @oddiofyl !

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