What's the difference between a Citation I and IV


Over the next year I'm planning on getting the citation preamp to go with my Citation II (after the rebuild), but I'm perplexed on the difference between the I and IV preamp.

I plan on using Jim McShane's rebuild kits on all of the Citation components I purchase, but I'd really like to know what the difference is between the two preamp versions?

Is the I worth that much more than the IV or could I convert a IV to a I with one of Jim's rebuild kits???

Regards,
Dave
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Showing 1 response by hifigeezer

Stanwal is correct, the IV is the lower-cost version of the I. The designs are different, you cannot convert a IV to a I. That said, all of McShane's kits are well-regarded; I think he offers one now for the IV. The prices for the I have gone up a lot on the used market. Have fun!