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| Tube preamp suggestions. The Audio Horizons TP 2.0 is a 6922 tube based preamp. There are a number of threads here in the forum in which its qualities are discussed. I have found it to be an excellent preamp in my system (VTL MB185 Signature monoblocks; Coincident Tech Su... | |
| Recommended Redbook Under $5K Have you considered having your SCD-1 upgraded? If the player is still in good shape then it might be a worthwhile (and relatively inexpensive) next step. As I recall the SCD-1, it is a very sturdy chassis with powerful bass, but which could be im... | |
| I need help choosing my next tube preamp. It may be a little late to introduce a new preamp into this mix but the Audio Horizons TP 2.0 has all of the features you seek (balanced in/out etc), costs less than $3K, and is available for home demonstration. Several Audiogoners are using this ... | |
| Matching pre-amp with Pass Aleph 30 Shsohis,I guess my original reply to your question has been lost in cyberspace. Let me try again. Contact Gamecock at Audiogon for comments about the First Sound. He owned one and, I think, played it through Pass amplifiers.Also, based on your sta... | |
| K&K any comments? I built the SE kit. Also, I bought a stepped attenuator recommended by Kevin. In this way I have been able to run the phono peamp directly into my tube monoblocks. I like the K&K phono preamp very much. For less than $1750 (delivered, includin... | |
| what conditioners? I use Audio Horizon power cords. I'e found them to improve sound quality on all of my electronics (VTL Signature MB185 monoblock amps, K&K Audio phono preamp, Levinson 37 transport, etc. The latest versions of the power cord are quite flexible... | |
| what digital cables for my dac? Let me suggest you try the Audio Horizons digital interconnect. I use it. It sounds wonderful. It's in your price range. It's available for free trial period. | |
| Tube Preamplifier Time Chris,I used to own a VTL 5.5. I don't think there is a need to bias the unit. Certainly, impedance matching with the amplifier is an important consideration. I replaced my VTL 5.5 with an Audio Horizons TP 2.0nB because, apparently like you, I wa... | |
| Best phono stage balanced under $3000 used John_tracy,Thanks for the correction. I was sloppy in my choice of words. With respect to Pedrillo's question, the points I wanted to make are (1) the K&K can deliver balanced output; (2) the cost savings (substituting elbow grease) are signif... | |
| Best phono stage balanced under $3000 used K&K Audio sells a phono preamp kit for about $1500 which offers balanced as well as single ended topology. I own one. In my opinion, it is much better than the EAR 834p.Perhaps you should consider the K&K kit; then take the money that rema... | |
| Audio Horizons TP 2.0 Preamplifier Regarding Sherod's question: As a beta tester of the preamp, I had the opportunity to listen to all versions of the preamp. I was impressed when Joseph delivered a tube preamp capable of 105dB S/N. However, when he added the transformer and other ... | |
| Audio Horizons TP 2.0 Preamplifier In an earlier post I mis-identified my version of the Audio Horizons preamp. I have the TP 2.0nB with Seimens tubes (i.e., more internal shielding, Hovland caps, premium output transformers). Except for my power amplifiers, I now have an Audio Hor... | |
| Coincident with 8 ohm vs16 ohm I'm using VTL monoblocks to drive my Coincident Super Eclipse III, which are similar in impedance and configuration to the Total Eclipse. VTL describes the "optimum load range" of these amps (MB185 Signature)to be 2 - 8 ohms. The Super Eclipses sp... | |
| Audio Horizons TP 2.0 Preamplifier Sherod and Rx8man,As you know, Joseph has created an upgrade path in the design of the Audio Horizons preamp. To which configuration of the Audio Horizons preamp are you listening? Are you using the TP 2.0nB? | |
| Opinions on digital interconnect I suggest you look at the Audio Horizons interconnects. I'm using a 1M balanced digital interconnect between my transport and DAC. Resolution and tonal balance are excellent. There is a free trial program. The price corresponds to your need. See d... |