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Spatial Audio Raven Preamp
@donsachs Hi Don. Initially the Raven will be paired with a Pass Labs X350.5 power amp.  At some point I’ll need to downsize the amp but ithe Pass drives and controls my Verity Audio Parsifal Encores very well. The analogue side is a Linn lip-12 w... 
Spatial Audio Raven Preamp
I placed my order 2 weeks ago and chose the cherry base.  The build should be complete by the end of May according to Spatial.  I will post my impressions after about 20 hours of burn-in.  
Spatial Audio Raven Preamp
@lynn_olson Fascinating but do you ever sleep?🤔  
Spatial Audio Raven Preamp
@terrapin77 Probably more than a few Don Sachs preamp owners waiting on the sidelines. No pressure!  Don't try to write a professional review, just your honest thoughts will do as it's all subjective anyway. @donsachs My system might respond well... 
Spatial Audio Raven Preamp
@donsachs Curious if you are using your pre with stock tubes or not.  I am expecting to receive my pre by the end of May but since I chose the cherry base perhaps a little longer. On one of the other forums someone who received their preamp commen... 
Spatial Audio Raven Preamp
That’s great news!  What were you using for a preamp before that you will be comparing the sound to?  
40+ watts SET, cost is not a problem
@vthokie83 +1  
Spatial Audio Raven Preamp
That should be a synergistic combination so I’m anxious to hear your thoughts as well as the comparison between preamps.  Thanks!  
Spatial Audio Raven Preamp
@terrapin77 Please post your impressions after the new preamp has settled into your system.  Thanks!  
Spatial Audio Raven Preamp
@fthompson251 I pulled the trigger yesterday.  If it all works out as it should this will be my endgame preamp.  
Need a big favor picking a preamp
@troutstreamnm how are you liking the LTA preamp?  Which amp is it paired with?  I am also seriously considering the LTA.  
Studio Electric M-5
They were using all Benchmark electronics.  LA4 preamp and AHB2 mono's I believe.  The Ultra fidelis room #1234 with Vandersteen speakers and electronics was excellent.  One of my favorite rooms.  
Studio Electric M-5
@jpwarren58 I visited the Studio Electric room at AXPONA yesterday. They are new to me.  They were demoing their M4 and M5 speakers.  I was very impressed with the M5 stand mount speakers.  They were clear, coherent, well balanced from top to bott... 
Not to be missed at Axpona
Went to AXPONA today. First show ever for me despite being in this hobby for over 40 years.  Nice to see some familiar smiling faces I have happily done business with along the way: Geoff Poor of Glenn Poor Audio Video, John Loranger (Tara and Con... 
Verity Audio speaker manufacturer silent...
I received a very nice email reply from Bruno Bouchard confirming that Verity Audio ceased operations in December, 2023 as mentioned above by @toronto416 .