Have you swapped in your current First Sound to see how it sounds with your solid state amp to get a first hand taste of the sound, albeit by the "lower" level model First Sound?
First Sound?
I've enjoyed a Presence Deluxe for over 15 years, recently upgrading to Mk III status. Its in my tube system along with a Berning ZH-270 and Merlin VSM's. I now also have a SS system in a larger room consisting of Clayton M-300's, Dynaudio C2's, and Naim 272. Due to circumstances beyond my control, the SS system is set up for vinyl, streaming and cd's (mostly used for vinyl) while the tube system is fronted by an EMC-1 cd player only. Don't ask. I'm now thinking of upgrading the preamp in the SS system and realized that as much as I enjoy the Presence Deluxe in the tube system, I know nothing of First Sounds upper level preamps. Does anyone have experience with the Paramounts or even the upper end Presence Deluxes? How do they work with SS amps and, if I'm really lucky, the Claytons in particular? Any other things I should consider?
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