To use a preamp with my Line Magnetic 805 integrated amp, or not?
Hi Everyone,
So I have a Line Magnetic 805 integrated amp that has been fantastic. Adds that warmth that I now know that I was missing out on and now really enjoy in my setup. The 805 is an incredible integrated, especially with some tube rolling. I have found that I prefer its sound signature to many more costly amps in the market. As with the audio hobby though, I wonder if adding a preamp and using the 805 as a power amp would enhance the sound of my system even more?
What are your thoughts? If yes, what preamp would you suggest? Would a good match be solid state or another tube preamp?
I was going to run Don Sach's DS2 Tube Pre-Amp with my LM805 but decided to go all in for Don's Combo, Kootenay 120 KT88 Amp along with his Pre-Amp is Outstanding!
Several LM805 users switched to a separate Pre-Amp due the very cheap and basic line-stage and all came away with a much more revealing and musical LM. I didn't get the opportunity to try the pre-amp being that I sold the LM and there was a 3 month waiting list for Don's DS2 to be built.
Don Sach’s KT88 is so much better across the board and is the best equipment I have owned.
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