Bent Audio Autoformer vs Tube Pre

Of course you do...you make (and sell) the tube preamp that you're using. :-)

Jtwrace,
Audiogon members don`t seem to mind when he touts his products on this site
Regards,.

Of course. I'm just sayin' though. I wouldn't expect him to like anything else publicly. Right?

You will notice that I am careful not to name names unless somebody calls me out. Its really that simple.

But at the same time, the simple fact is that direct-coupling can perform better than a coupling cap or a transformer. This is not something that I made up, its been well-known for decades. The trick is doing it.

There are very talented designers and builders who for various reasons choose a particular coupling solution.If they decided to comment on this site,each would give a convincing explanation of why 'they do what they do'.All would seem valid,that`s why listening is the determining factor.There`ll be advantages and some degree of compromise with any method chosen,
Regards,