A difference between First Sound Presence products

I upgraded my linestage 1 to a mk11 and the difference was huge both in resolution and dynamics. I think you are better off selling a used preamp and buying a used mk11 since there is a big change between them. Please talk to the source himself(Emmanuel is one of the nicest people that I have delt with). I hope this helps you in your decision, I know that the Presencse competes with the very best out there and has a truth of timber that is uncanny. Take care Dennis

I am getting the First Sound Deluxe in this week, or early next week. I will be happy to report of its sound versus several others I have tried if you like.
As the other post indicated, Emmanuel is tops, and unabashedly says his is the best. Also, a manufacturer of Loudspeakers, told me recently, that the First Sound, makes many well respected preamps sound almost 'broken', his word, by comparison.
Let me know if you would like a follow up.
Larry

Lrsky,
Please do a follow up on your early experience with the Deluxe MK2 when you can. Info from product owners is scarce. I too have spoken to Mr. Go about his product line. My first introduction to tubes included this preamp in the system. Since that day, I have not heard a deeper and more detailed soundstage. So I am still interested in their products. The only thing I'm concerned with is the fact that they are single ended only and I have gotten used to balanced connections. Ayway, let us know.

Larry, I would appreciate the follow up, if it is convenient to you.

PAUL

Close now. I spoke to Emmanuel last Friday, and he is supposed to ship. Tuesday? I hope.
FYI, I am using the VSA 4's HSE, newest version, and Kimber Select Interconnects Middle Grade (Select) 1020's and Speaker Cables, Copper Foil, with Teflon coating, (similar to Silversmith) but with mono crystal (single crystal) copper. Belles 21A pre, Belles 250 wpc 400 4ohms, which the speakers are.
This is gear I never thought I would own. The Belles is mighty good for the money, and has almost no personality that I can readily detect. The speakers need a little more Dacron in the bass towers, but, I can listen around certain system flaws, and give a full blown characterization of the FS Preamp. I am jazzed about getting it.
If you don't hear from me in three or four days, please remind me. I have a short term memory thing that causes me to lose recent info. (no, not Memento the movie). HA!
Larry