Upgrade from TAD 150 Signature

I am interested what preamp others upgraded from the TAD 150 Signature, price range , and what their findings were after the upgrade.

eagleman672201-11-2010 9:46pm

mike_in_md Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 85 posts 01-14-2010 at 06:53pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I'm going through that very thing right now. I'm using a Mapletree 4A SE tubed pre. It's a two chassis pre. It can use either 12SN7 or 6SN7 tubes(switch on back)and is tube rectified. The sound is much more relaxed and the soundstage is wider and deeper. It does have drawbacks only one input other than phono and no remote.The one input can be taken care of through a multi input switcher but you are adding more connections to the signal path. I can live with out the remote as the sound is much better.More info here: http://hollowstate.netfirms.com/#preamps
mike_in_md Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 85 posts 01-24-2010 at 05:21am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Eagleman' i think the relaxed sound comes from tube rectification,not really sure.I have plenty of punch!!! About my system McCormack DNA-1 Deluxe power amp,powered through a PS Audio Ultimate Outlet,Raysonic CD-128 cd player,PS Audio Power Plant Premier for power to everything but the amp,Speakers are Magnepan MG-12s with modified crossovers and Mye stands,and dual Velodyne Mini-Vee 8" subs. I also listen to classic rock,symphonic prog,jazz,fusion classical,well you get the idea.