Hi. I need help to choose preamp for my system.


My system consist of 2 Krell Audio Standard mono amps and another 2 Krell MDA 300 monos. CD palyer Audio alchemy DDS pro transport combo with DTI pro 32 and DDE v 3.0. Tuntable Rega Planar 25 and phono stage Ear 834 p.
If anybody can provide any thoughts, I would appreciate.
Thanks
vasser77

Showing 1 response by knghifi


From my experience, Sonic Frontier is a great match for Krell. Haven't auditioned the latest Krell 202 but was never a fan of Krell preamps.

I had a Krell KSA100s with SF SFL 1 and SFL 2. FPB300 and FPB600 with Line 3/3SE+. Line 3 has a very low output impedance for a tube preamp so it will work with a SS amp.

IMHO, I would buy an used Line 3 for ~$2K and get the SE+ mod from Chris Johnson @PCX. I wouldn't waste $$ on a SE ...

Line 3SE+ also benefits from tube rolling. My favorite is Amperex Phillips SQ e88cc and Ediswan CV5065's.