Update:...I've got a friend,who's opinion and experience I trust and respect very well. He's used a lot of high end tube preamps over the years, and swears by the little Cary $1200 piece! I forget the model, but I'm sure you could find it with some searching. He swears it's the best he's heard at or around that price range. So my experience with his judgement is that it must be worth a listen if you can find one.
What tube pre amp for live sound on rock and roll
Ok guy's I think I'm ready to purchase a tube preamp.
I listen to classic rock and heavy metal.All electrical guitars with drums.Don't forget that drum beat is sometimes a quick beat double bass.
I have read that SS preamps are better for quick dynamic music and bass.
Maby so, BUT they are also known for being sterile, analitical, and flat sounding.This is something I want to get away from.
Yes I know about the CJ PFR, but I think I want to take the leap to a tube pre for liveliness and an SS amp for power.I do on occasion "CRANK IT UP".
I am looking for a live sound with raw emotion.Not something that will recreate the fluttering of a lady bug's wings that was outside the studio when they were recording.
I think my Meridian 508.24 CDP doe's a prety good gob of info retrieval in that department.I connected it to my Yamaha DSP-A1 (I know I know) using Cardas Golden reference connects.
Keep in mind I am assembling a seperate two channel system for music and I am just using the DSP-A1 because that's all I in the pre/power department, for now.
Don't get me wrong, I like detail, I just don't wan't to give up emotion and enveloping sound.
I have heard that Audio Research and Conrad Johnson make the most musical and dynamic pre's.
I would realy like to purchase a Audio Research Reference 2 but cant afford one, even used.
I started looking for good reviews and realistic prices. I found positive things said about the LS2,LS22 and the LS5.
It seems that some of you believe that the LS5 is definately the way to go.
My question to you good folks is:
Do you think that the LS5 is the right choice for me and my
music?
Remember low bass performance is also important.
Thank's in advance for your input.
I listen to classic rock and heavy metal.All electrical guitars with drums.Don't forget that drum beat is sometimes a quick beat double bass.
I have read that SS preamps are better for quick dynamic music and bass.
Maby so, BUT they are also known for being sterile, analitical, and flat sounding.This is something I want to get away from.
Yes I know about the CJ PFR, but I think I want to take the leap to a tube pre for liveliness and an SS amp for power.I do on occasion "CRANK IT UP".
I am looking for a live sound with raw emotion.Not something that will recreate the fluttering of a lady bug's wings that was outside the studio when they were recording.
I think my Meridian 508.24 CDP doe's a prety good gob of info retrieval in that department.I connected it to my Yamaha DSP-A1 (I know I know) using Cardas Golden reference connects.
Keep in mind I am assembling a seperate two channel system for music and I am just using the DSP-A1 because that's all I in the pre/power department, for now.
Don't get me wrong, I like detail, I just don't wan't to give up emotion and enveloping sound.
I have heard that Audio Research and Conrad Johnson make the most musical and dynamic pre's.
I would realy like to purchase a Audio Research Reference 2 but cant afford one, even used.
I started looking for good reviews and realistic prices. I found positive things said about the LS2,LS22 and the LS5.
It seems that some of you believe that the LS5 is definately the way to go.
My question to you good folks is:
Do you think that the LS5 is the right choice for me and my
music?
Remember low bass performance is also important.
Thank's in advance for your input.