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i use use a BAT VK 3ix preamp and a Parasound A21 amp, with PAD Venustas speaker cable.
i use use a BAT VK 3ix preamp and a Parasound A21 amp, with PAD Venustas speaker cable.
Tube Pre-Amp, vs Solid State with Tone Controls/EQ to take edge off the top end?
Ok,
Really dig my current speaker set-up, they do 90% of what I want at a reasonable price. (leaving brand out of here so as to not go off track).
Using a Pass Labs 250.8, and really like it. Trading out for a lower priced amp immediately gave me a smaller soundstage. I believe Nelson voices his amps to have a bit of tube like sound but while keeping a solid low end.
Using a Pass XP-12 pre-amp, it's a great piece. Does what it does really well.
But... I'd like to ever so slightly de-tune the top end on my speaker. Just take it down a slight bit (usually only when above 90db).
Thoughts on trying a pre-amp with tone controls or an EQ, vs a tube pre-amp? (or a big integrated amp even)
Just looking for others thoughts. Thanks.
Really dig my current speaker set-up, they do 90% of what I want at a reasonable price. (leaving brand out of here so as to not go off track).
Using a Pass Labs 250.8, and really like it. Trading out for a lower priced amp immediately gave me a smaller soundstage. I believe Nelson voices his amps to have a bit of tube like sound but while keeping a solid low end.
Using a Pass XP-12 pre-amp, it's a great piece. Does what it does really well.
But... I'd like to ever so slightly de-tune the top end on my speaker. Just take it down a slight bit (usually only when above 90db).
Thoughts on trying a pre-amp with tone controls or an EQ, vs a tube pre-amp? (or a big integrated amp even)
Just looking for others thoughts. Thanks.