Congratulations on the success of your mod Erick. Theres no shortage of great tubes worth trying. If you want expert advise, I recommend calling Andy at Vintage Tube Services and/or Brent Jessee.
Preamp Suggestions to replace a CJ PV-12AL
I'm looking for suggestions on what route to take in replacing my Conrad-Johnson PV12-AL tube preamp, not having anywhere near the expertise of the members here.
I drive a Classe CA-150 amplifier and Snell D speakers, with an iMac as a digital source and Apple Lossless encoded source data via optical cable into the preamp via a so-so DAC (Keces).
I'm very interested in the Classe CP-800, if it will ever come out so that I can listen to it. I'm also thinking about a McIntosh C50, but am wondering if it would be worth the extra $1500 over the CP-800 (the local audio shop guy says CP-800).
I've also considered getting a better DAC, which would open up many other preamp options.
Thoughts? Opinions?? Anything would be greatly appreciated.
I drive a Classe CA-150 amplifier and Snell D speakers, with an iMac as a digital source and Apple Lossless encoded source data via optical cable into the preamp via a so-so DAC (Keces).
I'm very interested in the Classe CP-800, if it will ever come out so that I can listen to it. I'm also thinking about a McIntosh C50, but am wondering if it would be worth the extra $1500 over the CP-800 (the local audio shop guy says CP-800).
I've also considered getting a better DAC, which would open up many other preamp options.
Thoughts? Opinions?? Anything would be greatly appreciated.