machman12000

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used pre
You might consider a B & K preamp. There are a couple of used ones listed at the moment. I once owned a PT3 that I thought was actually very nice. The PT5 for sale is probably similar. good luck 
Preamp: Mcintosh vs Modwright?
I can't compare the Mac to the Modwright since I never heard it with my system,...but I use a Modwright (tube rectified) with my Bryston 3bst. I think they work well together. I prefer an Amperex bugle boy to the stock Sovtek gz34 rectifier. The m... 
Can tube preamps be as 'detailed' sounding as ss?
07-15-06: Rayhall wrote:These kinds of questions just frustrate the hell out of me. There are great tube preamps and lousy ones. There are great solid state preamps and lousy ones. Some tube preamps are detailed. Others are smooth and lush. The sa... 
Can tube preamps be as 'detailed' sounding as ss?
Well I obviously had no intention to start a pissing contest. I was merely trying to find out if it is 'theoretically' possible for tube preamps to present all the detail on the recording. It seems that the answer is probably yes, and I will need ... 
Can tube preamps be as 'detailed' sounding as ss?
24phun: Can you comment about how your 98f1 sounds (as far as details) compared to your unnamed SS pre and tube pre? I of course am aware that we all hear things differently and our rooms and other components will differ. 
AP Virgo replacement parts - Who?
Have you tried to email AP directly? I did last year when I was looking for a manual for my LIbras. They didn't have a manual, but they did send my a reply within a couple of days. the reply was very friendly too. good luck. PS if you do find a pl...