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Merlin's BAM with ERS and puck tweak
And did you guys hear a noticeable change? Good change, or just different? What changed? 
Best Line Stage Preamp?
I don't know about "best", as that is purely subjective based on personal preferences, system synergy, etc...My personal "best" is also the First Sound Presence Deluxe mkII. It outperfomed 5 other good preamps that I've had in my system over the l... 
Personal speaker evolution
Jensen who-knows-whats?Klipsch ForteLegacy FocusVon Schweikert VR-4 III HSEMerlin VSM-MilleniumsThese would be over the span of the last 24 years.... 
Has anyone heard the 6N1P preamp tube?
Emmanuel Go of First Sound uses these in his current production preamps. When I got mine back from him, I thought that the 6N1P was an excellent tube, and I could be very happy leaving it in the preamp. My favorite is still the Amperex 7308, white... 
That tube sound
TVAD....Agreed. Great preamp! 
Legacy Audio
Oh yeah, the furniture finish if terrific! Great quality and looks. 
Legacy Audio
I used to own a pair of Legacy Focus speakers. They were very nice, and made the Classics sound like they were under water. Despite their very efficient ratings, you will need a high current amp to get the best and tightest bass out of the 3 huge ... 
Best midrange on SS amp ?
That's funny, Denf...I have both the ASL Hurricanes (latest version) and the JC-1s in my system right now. Both are terrific amps, but unfortunately, I need to sell one of the pairs off. After listening to both over the last two months, in my syst... 
Suggested tube amp with First Sound Deluxe?
Von Schweikert VR-4 III HSE, First Sound Presence Deluxe MKII. Digital only, BAT VK-D5. 
Suggested tube amp with First Sound Deluxe?
I second the ASL Hurricane recommendation! 
What is a good Preamp with ASL Hurricanes?
I'm using a First Sound Presence Deluxe MKII, and it is a very synergistic, complimentary match for my Hurricanes. I've been through 5 other preamps over the last year, but my search is over. Extremely pleased with it! 
time to discuss kt-88's
I'm also running EH KT88s, 16 of them, on my ASL Hurricane monoblocks. A worthy upgrade to the stock tubes! 
Latest First Sound Presence Deluxe Mk II Upgrades
Funny that you ask. My FS PDMKII is from 2000. I am scheduled to send it in for the upgrade during the first week of May. It's a great sounding preamp that I already love, so we'll see what the $600 gets me. The upgrade consists of fully implement... 
tube upgrade for first sound
Amperex 7308s (USN-CEP, or JANs, or PQs). 
Sorry, yet another
Wow, I better be careful what I wish for next time....Stella Got Her Groove back, and I got my bass back! Bass up the wazoo (I need to reposition my speakers now as it's almost too much), and great slam!I'm still going to try some of the tweaks me...