jc4659
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| What qualities stand out in really good solid state preamps? @robshaw Thanks for that info! I will read up on the LA-4. I am currently using a Pass X350.5 amp. | |
| What qualities stand out in really good solid state preamps? @yyzsantabarbara The Holo Serene is said to have excellent holographic soundstage qualities though perhaps this is more a reflection of upstream and downstream gear and cables since the pre is very neutral. Would you characterize the soundstage i... | |
| What qualities stand out in really good solid state preamps? @hilde45 Exactly. Just because a preamp can throw an expansive and transparent soundstage with properly placed performers left to right and front to back does not necessarily mean those performers are life-like with body and meat on the bones. F... | |
| Help me find a pre-amp I’d be very interested in how the high value tube preamps mentioned above which are also on my short list compare with something like the Holo Serene KTE at $3100. The assumption is that the Serene would lack tube magic. I get that but based on s... | |
| Musetec (LKS) MH-DA005 DAC @yyzsantabarbara If the LA4 was a good match for the DA-005 then I would think the Serene would be as well. As long as the gain in transparency doesn’t sacrifice natural, meat on the bones imaging then I’d be happy. I don’t want my soundstage to l... | |
| Musetec (LKS) MH-DA005 DAC @gryphongryph The Holo Serene KTE version sells for about $3200 and the Musetec preamp about $5500 I believe. I've not heard either. May I ask which tube pre you are using? | |
| Musetec (LKS) MH-DA005 DAC Good morning Musetec DAC owners. Any of you running your DAC into a Holo Serene or Musetec preamp and willing to share your opinion? | |
| New Preamp from Musetec Bumping this thread to see if anyone has tried the new Musetec preamp with the D-005 DAC. I'd also be interested to hear from those who have tried the Holo Serene preamp with the Musetec DAC. | |
| Who out there wants to, or has, validated an amazing cable find? I have tried a different ATAudio cable about a year ago. At first I really liked it and left it in my system for a few months. Then I switched back to my Zavfino Fusion XLR cable and realized it was smoother and more musical. Zavfino is not inexp... | |
| Who out there wants to, or has, validated an amazing cable find? Which ATAudio cable is it? Can you provide a link? | |
| Help With New Preamp Decision @vthokie83 I would be very interested to hear your feedback about the preamps you have lined up for audition. Please keep us informed! | |
| Audio Mirror WAVE tube based line-stage is one of StereoTimes 2023 Most wanted Components Audio Mirror is selling the Wave at a 30% discount right now so $9100 instead of $13k. Curious if anyone owns or has heard this preamp. Price wise, it's up there with the Zesto Leto Ultra and Backert Labs Rhythm pre's and a few others. | |
| Help With New Preamp Decision @maxdukecapone Those are stunning! | |
| Help With New Preamp Decision @vthokie83 I am in the same boat as you and looking at the same preamps. Wish I could hear them all but that probably won't happen. It will likely be my last preamp. | |
| A great interconnect between Soulution 751 and 725 +1 Tyr 2 from Nordost is excellent and should be on your list of cables to audition. |