csr827

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ear 868 0r modwright LS 36.5 w PS or VTL 7.5 S1
The EAR 868 is a very decent preamp but if the upgrade bug is really biting you, the modwright is a very good choice as i have heard it at CES and RMAF. You cant compare the VTLs as it is not in the same level in terms of price point as it is doub... 
step up transformer for clearaudio
How would i know the overload spec of my clearaudio phono stage? All i know is that it has a 58db gain and input impedance of 5oo ohms/270 pf . Max output is 12v(1hz). Please help if you know the computations to my phono stage overload spec. . Als... 
step up transformer for clearaudio
Thanks for your responses. I was really about to change my phono preamp to a tron seven which would set me back around 4k dollars. My clearaudio is okay but i find that it lacks weight in the bass and mids as when i auditioned the tron seven. The ... 
Preamp for manley snappers
Its almost midnight here in this part of the world and i am now auditioning a vtl 5.5 and a hovland hp 100. The vtl lent to me had telefunken 12ax7 nos tubes and the hovland on stock tubes.Both preamps are excellent but the hovlands imaging is mor... 
Preamp for manley snappers
Will the shrimp be as good as the vtl 6.5? As of now im looking at a preamp that would sound as nice as the vtl 6.5 but at the 4000 price level. 
Preamp for manley snappers
Thanks for your replies. I will be auditioning a vtl 5.5 tonight and hope it goes near the sound of the 6.5 as the price is within reach. More suggestions are welcome!