there’s a modwright ls-100 on audiocircle for $2200
F/S Modwright LS 100 Line Preamp (audiocircle.com)
F/S Modwright LS 100 Line Preamp (audiocircle.com)
preamp upgrade suggestion around $2000
there’s a modwright ls-100 on audiocircle for $2200 F/S Modwright LS 100 Line Preamp (audiocircle.com) |
Out of the ones you mentioned I only have experience with the Cary and the Sachs. Only buy the SLP-98 if your system is bright and you want to tame it. A LOT. The Cary is warm and lush to a fault, at least to my ears. I currently have the Don Sachs Model 2 with all the latest goodies. I am extremely happy with this preamp and have no problem recommending it. The deHavilland mentioned above is pretty good also. Oz |
Thanks for the replies. I will check out the deHavilland. @ozzy62 abour Cary SLP98, I got similar experience on their 300B integrated amp as well. It sound very lush and warm as you said. I compared it to my custom built 300B and I like the custom built better because it sounds more musical. Then I took it to a friend’s place and try it on his JBL 4344, and compared to the Solphia Electric 300B mono block, and we both like the Cary better. It is so lush and warm and thick that makes the Sophia sound thin in comparison. So, yes, synergy is the key. |