Supratek or Don Sachs - which way to go?

Wjt3

I didn’t really hear a lot of difference in the bass, but then again, my speakers have powered subs built in. What I can tell you is that I too have the Carver 275 and this preamp seems to be an excellent match for it. As you know, the Carver is indeed a wonderful little amp. However, this preamp has me taking a close look at Don’s kt-88 amp as well.

Oz

FWIW I received my Sachs preamp on Saturday and I am extremely happy with it. I was using a Tortuga LDR which had bested many higher priced preamps in the past, including quite a few that cost more than the Sachs. The thing that surprised me the most was that it is more transparent than the passive LDR. Although I had high hopes for it, I didn't expect the level of transparency I am hearing, and that is with only 15 or so  hours on it so far. 

And of course pictures don't do it justice, this is one beautiful piece.

Just my two cents.

Oz

The only ARC preamps I’ve owned were an LS3 in the 90s and a Great Northern Sound modified SP9 II about 10 years ago. So I have no experience with the Reference series. That said, at least as it sits right now, the Sachs is pretty neutral but very engaging. You wouldn’t mistake it for a Cary or early CJ and I mean that as a compliment to the Sachs. It has just enough tube bloom as to not be dry, but still very transparent.

Oz

Sorry I have t heard the carver monos, but the Sachs preamp sounds very good with the 275.

Oz