Do you guys think the VTL TL7.5 be a good match with d'Agostino amps and Thiel speakers ?
Did any of you compare VAC and VTL preamps ?
Did any of you compare VAC and VTL preamps ?
VTL TL7.5 series lll VS VAC Master Line Stage VS AR Ref 6 VS Nagra Classic Preamp
I'm putting up a new thread about some of the best tube preamps out there.
My future system will consist to begin with of a stereo amp or monoblocks, a preamp, a DAC and a separate streamer, later on will come phono stage + turntable.
This system will be driving a pair of Thiel CS 3.7s and a pair of CS 7.2s.
If i don't go the hybrids route with either Ypsilon or Aesthetix i will probably choose d'Agostino amps.
Therefore since i'm using Thiel speakers i would like to have some tubes somewhere in the chain.
With ss amp i would use a tube preamp.
Which of these preamps do you thing will give best results with very good ss amps like the D'agostinos ?
You can suggest other tube preamps if you have other ideas in the same league as these.
Thanks.
My future system will consist to begin with of a stereo amp or monoblocks, a preamp, a DAC and a separate streamer, later on will come phono stage + turntable.
This system will be driving a pair of Thiel CS 3.7s and a pair of CS 7.2s.
If i don't go the hybrids route with either Ypsilon or Aesthetix i will probably choose d'Agostino amps.
Therefore since i'm using Thiel speakers i would like to have some tubes somewhere in the chain.
With ss amp i would use a tube preamp.
Which of these preamps do you thing will give best results with very good ss amps like the D'agostinos ?
You can suggest other tube preamps if you have other ideas in the same league as these.
Thanks.
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4425 thanks for you suggestion, i am actually considering the Dartzeel NHB-18NS but i was told that the XLR outputs are not at the same level as the single ended ones. Since D'agostino amps only have balanced inputs that's something to take in consideration. If i go to the Munich show this year i will ask Hervé Delétraz about that. The good thing about the Dart is that you have the phono stage option and not worry about tube maintenance. |
4425 i got a mail response from Hervé, it seems that he doesn't really like people using his NHB-18NS with other brand amps... If i choose his NHB-18 NS he recommends purchasing the corresponding NHB-108 stereo amp. He says this amp can drive pretty difficult loads like the Thiel CS 7.2s. What do you guys think ? |
@tubesrule VAC Master if you can afford one is difficult to beat. |