Thanks for the tips!!
I am currently using Sylvania VT-231's...a terrific upgrade. It really just made all the things I originally liked about the pre-amp even better. I'll keep my eyes out for the other types you listed.
Interesting that you mentioned the power cord. I will be moving soon from an apartment to a house. I had always considered the power to be a problem in my apartment. Upgrading the power cords while on a noisy circuit didn't seem like it'd be a great improvement. But in the new house (not brand new...just new for me!?!)I am looking forward to having more control over the power to the system. I'm planning to first install dedicated circuits. But new power cords were in the back of my mind, too. I'll certainly look into the Blue Circle ones - I've been impressed with their stuff so far (although I have to scratch my head when I see those amps built into women's shoes - Gilbert must have a pretty good sense of humor!?!)
I am currently using Sylvania VT-231's...a terrific upgrade. It really just made all the things I originally liked about the pre-amp even better. I'll keep my eyes out for the other types you listed.
Interesting that you mentioned the power cord. I will be moving soon from an apartment to a house. I had always considered the power to be a problem in my apartment. Upgrading the power cords while on a noisy circuit didn't seem like it'd be a great improvement. But in the new house (not brand new...just new for me!?!)I am looking forward to having more control over the power to the system. I'm planning to first install dedicated circuits. But new power cords were in the back of my mind, too. I'll certainly look into the Blue Circle ones - I've been impressed with their stuff so far (although I have to scratch my head when I see those amps built into women's shoes - Gilbert must have a pretty good sense of humor!?!)