Preamp help please!


Recently I have been using the Supratek Sauvignon in conjunction with a First Watt SIT-3 and Klipsch Cornwall lV speakers. I really liked the combination. The other day I repositioned the preamp on my rack and the Supratek stopped functioning. I was planning on having the unit overhauled for a noisy left channel and capacitor upgrades anyway so this has hastened that eventuality. The gentleman doing the servicing usually takes his time and I expect this process to take 3-4 months, so in the meantime I installed My Coincident Statement MK1. The Statement linestage has a pair of original equipment Shuguang 101D’s. I was disappointed in the lack of body/tone/texture to the sound compared to the Supratek 6sn7.

Would a pair of WE NOS 101D’s help this preamp have more body/tone/texture? Or should I find another 6sn7 preamp? Suggestions?

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Michaelc2020- thanks for the offer!.. Never been to Maine, I’m convinced the SIT-3 is special.

 

Could anyone shed light on the sonic differences between the standard issue Shuguang 101D and the New Old Stock Western Electric 101D?

 

deKay- I originally paired it with my Pass XA-25, but the MK1 Coincident had Psvane 101d WE replica’s, that sounded good, however I really enjoyed the Supratek and Sit-3 combo. The LTA mz2 is headed back to the shop.

I purchased a Cary SLP-98P this morning. I’m hoping I like the sound as well as the Supratek. Thinking 6sn7 is the key.

 

elliotbnewcombjr- I have thought about buying a tube tester. Do you have a model you recommend?

charles1dad, dekay and sns- Thanks for this discussion, it is exactly what I was interested in hearing.