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Tube Preamp with Solid State Amp?
By the way...if anyone with really sensitive speakers are considering one of the new McIntosh integrated amps (252.352), you may want to consider the high gain. Mac wrote me back and said their tube integrated amps have a total gain of 44db. The r... 
McIntosh c2700 users please chime in?
I would probably be fine with the c2600 if the DAC was upgradable. The non tubed version (c53) is also on my radar.  
Tube Preamp with Solid State Amp?
I’m doing it because I am a bass head. (BHK Pre-First Watt J2)I find the low end has more punch and slam with a SS amp. Adding a tube pre adds a touch of silk to the mids and highs. One thing to consider (I have Zu Omen defs 101 db), is if you hav... 
TEAC NT-505 FUNCTIONAL REVIEW
Following 
TEAC NT-505 - How good is it?
As for DAC/Preamps...I hear the Myteks have excellent preamp capabilities 
Lunim T2 vs Cary Audio DMS 600
Someone above said the T2 can sound a little bright on some music. That is telling me that the T2 faithfully reproduces what is streaming. Also, streaming services can have variations due to mastering versions, etc. I'm an overseas Qobuz subscribe... 
Opinions on the current market
One issue with smaller stores is inventory. If a dealer has something in stock, a good deal is waiting generally. However, I have been asking around about the Mac C2700 pre. Not many dealers have stock and the factory has been shut down.  
Anyone using a Mytek Brooklyn or Manhattan (I or II) DAC as a preamplifier?
any updates? 
Seems like a lot of folks are putting their Primaluna amps for sale...
I was tempted with PL gear. UA, for a few years, had NOS discontinued models under $1,000. UA advertises heavily in the stereo rags. I'm sure they are fine...I just decided to look elsewhere 
Who buy PS AUDIO ?
Gshack: I have Zu omen defs; Get a sub or two....Plus, raise your speakers off the floor a little bit more than the CD case height that is suggested as a starting point by Zu.  
Who buy PS AUDIO ?
The BHK pre is a better build and sound vs the Rogue RP-5 I owned earlier. Noise level very low. I would like to switch to a Mac c2700 eventually. The Pass XP=22 looks interesting as well. 
Who buy PS AUDIO ?
I'll be interested in hearing the reviews of the new M1200 tube/Class D monoblocks when they are released.I thought I read that Atmasphere is working on a class D tube system as well 
Who is using their DAC as a preamp?
I would like to cut down some space. I guess one could get a DAC and use it as a preamp. The moon 390 looks really nice. Or a preamp with built in DAC. The Mcintosh c2700 looks great, plus DAC is upgradeable.  
Benchmark Preamps and Amp - For real?
I'm curious as well.  
Purchasing vinyl online
I have been buying from "The In-Groove" online. Great selection of audiophile titleshttps://www.theingroove.com/