I can't comment on the Forte having never owned one. But I did
own the Fet two(over thirty years ago)and thought it was very
good until I replaced it with a Classe preamp. Like Mofi says
it's a lateral move! Now if you want to do a nice upgrade you
should get yourself a nice tube preamp. Check out the Quick
Silver line stage at $995 new. I have been using that preamp
for the last five years and it is better than any solid state
preamp I have owned.
own the Fet two(over thirty years ago)and thought it was very
good until I replaced it with a Classe preamp. Like Mofi says
it's a lateral move! Now if you want to do a nice upgrade you
should get yourself a nice tube preamp. Check out the Quick
Silver line stage at $995 new. I have been using that preamp
for the last five years and it is better than any solid state
preamp I have owned.