I bought a used EVo here the beginning of this month. Since then I have been using my Classe' CAP 151 integrated as it's preamp. It doesen't sound bad, but I too would like a little tube influence in my system. I have been waiting for the next Carolina Audio Society meeting on 11/11/01 . At that meeting, The EVo will be featured with the new Cary preamp. Living 20 minutes from Cary Audio, I saw this pre and it's very nice except unlike other Cary preamps, it's a balanced , enclosed design. It has HT bypass and a tube headphone stage. Check it out at the Cary website.
Soundstage review also liked the EVo with the Gill tube preamp. Later, when the PRe1 got brokein,it sounded better and gave the reviewer an alternative to the Gill that seemed more agile to keep up with this very fast amp. I want to hear it matched both ways so I can pick the sound that I want. There are lots of tube and SS preamps other than these two expensive ones to audition. Have fun with your search.
claud
Soundstage review also liked the EVo with the Gill tube preamp. Later, when the PRe1 got brokein,it sounded better and gave the reviewer an alternative to the Gill that seemed more agile to keep up with this very fast amp. I want to hear it matched both ways so I can pick the sound that I want. There are lots of tube and SS preamps other than these two expensive ones to audition. Have fun with your search.
claud