Klyne 6PE: comments ?

I owned a Klyne 7PX5.0, it was the best phono stage that I ever owned. Wonderful balance of reesolution and musicality. Klyne preamps are extremely hard to find on the used market, and they sell in the blink of an eye. If you get a chance, pounce on one.

Dynamics and detail are very good, but they are not what sets the Klyne apart from the rest. It's the microdynamics, or inner detail in the midrange that stands out and has more tube like midrange resolution. I have owned phono stages with more detail (Walker Audio) and more macrodynamic slam (BAT, Krell). However, as I said in my first post, the Klyne was the best overall phono stage that I ever owned. I've heard many great things about the new Allinic H3000, but I haven't had a chance to listen to one yet.

As an ARC fan, maybe the Klyne is not for you. I've owned a ARC Ref 3 preamp, and it was a bit thin for my tastes, though very detailed. I prefer more of the VAC tube sound. You might prefer the Walker Audio phono preamp, that is the most revealing, articulate and high resolution that I have heard in a phono stage. I owned the Signature version.

I can't say that I am exactly sure what you are looking for though. From all of the gear I've heard, one sacrifices bass slam for bass articulation, they do not go hand in hand. Just as one sacrifices musicality for resolution. They are mutually exclusive, most folks try to find the balance that suits their tastes the best.

04-03-13: Daniele_g
"They are mutually exclusive,..."

mmm.... I disagree ;)

I know many who do. Some feel that you can have it all. In over 35 years of listening, I've yet to hear the yin and the yang extremes in one system. I've heard many systems with extreme yin, and many with extreme yang, most are somewhere in between.

"...most folks try to find the balance that suits their tastes the best."

but that's undoubtly true: I'm wondering if the Klyne could be "my" balance point

Unfortunately, the only one who can answer that is you. There is no harm in doing your due diligence and trying to ask for guidance, but no one here will truly understand your musical tastes or understand your system synergy. Many here try to help, and over the years I have found some suggestions helpful, and others not so helpful.

In the end, it's your money and your decision. I can see no harm in trying a Klyne if you can find one, they are easy to sell if you don't like it.

Congrats! Please keep us posted on your findings.

04-02-13: Daniele_g
For example, I own and love an ARC 100.2 power amp.

04-02-13: Jmcgrogan2
As an ARC fan, maybe the Klyne is not for you. I've owned a ARC Ref 3 preamp, and it was a bit thin for my tastes, though very detailed.

04-26-13: Daniele_g
Well, and how does it sound ? Er... I must confess it seems a little (or more than a little) 'rolled off' in the trebles.

I must say that I am not surprised. I've always found that ARC gear tilts up the emphasis in the treble region. I am not a fan of ARC gear. That's why they make so many different flavors. :)

Well again, the Klyne bass 'emphasis' is all in comparison to the ARC sound. As I said previously, I've owned a ARC Ref 3, and I have a friend who just bought a used ARC Ref 3 a few days ago. His first impression was "where did the bass go?" I told him that the Ref 3's bass is there, but it is very tight, which makes it seem anemic compared to most other audio gear. He's buying a new set of tubes, and hoping that will help with the lack of bass problems. I have a feeling he will be selling the Ref 3 in the not too distant future. The ARC sound is loved by many, but many also do not care for it.

I found the Klyne bass solid and powerful, but not as dynamic and powerful as other brands that I've heard, or even owned. I'm sure that it sounds very powerful compared to the ARC house sound though.