Ed, This is not a bad pre-amp, used they can go for about $800. It's class A throughout and sounds best with an after market power cord. I got great results with a Synergistic Master coupler. I had Musical Concepts modify mine with black-gate caps. I don't use vinyl but it has a pretty versatile built in phono section. I believe this has always been an underated unit. Like you, I've never seen reviews on the CA-7 or PA-7. If you're on a tight budget I don't think you can go wrong. I also had good luck with Audioquest Lapis and Diamond interconnects. Hope this helps. hifigy kioa933@aol.com
