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DeVore O/93 or PureAudioProject Duet15 for a First Watt SIT-3?
@audition__audio so you’re saying you’re especially difficult with Devore owners?   
DeVore O/93 or PureAudioProject Duet15 for a First Watt SIT-3?
@fsonicsmith I lucked out. Dealer said he had an abandoned order that I could have. I didn’t even know they had been released until he auditioned one for me.   Linlai WE300B are the included tubes. It sounds like all 100 of the first run of the 3... 
DeVore O/93 or PureAudioProject Duet15 for a First Watt SIT-3?
@audition__audio telling people what they do and do not like in their interactions with them is the opposite of passive-aggressive. Opinions and how they are shared are different things. I think you’re tired of it because you haven’t learned how t... 
DeVore O/93 or PureAudioProject Duet15 for a First Watt SIT-3?
@audition__audio I appreciate your input. The Komuro was built for the O96 model and variants. It’s delivered with the higher ohm taps installed and it’s tuned for the O96. It was surprising how much command the 8 watts has over these speakers. S... 
DeVore O/93 or PureAudioProject Duet15 for a First Watt SIT-3?
@lemonhaze i picked up the Komuro 8w upon auditioning in store with their O96 Bronzes. Whatever shortfalls the Devores have, this amp minimizes them. Heard the Komuro after listening to Nagra classic amp and pre, and it made the Nagras  sound lean... 
Pre-amps for Leben CS-600x
@ghasley agreed! Tone and texture in abundance. With the O96s, the combo with the Monbrison seems perfect. Immersive sound and the texture drives a realness I’m enjoying. Thanks for your impressions.   
Pre-amps for Leben CS-600x
@ghasley cv391. Makes me curious about the el84. But the 391 is really good   
Pre-amps for Leben CS-600x
I ended up getting an Shindo Monbrison, which makes the Leben sing. But I also got a Shindo Montille, and that outshines the Leben by no small measure.    
Pre-amps for Leben CS-600x
@lak no, the preamp section has tubes. It’s not merely a volume pot.   
Pre-amps for Leben CS-600x
@lak thank you for another wonderful suggestion. Can’t believe they weren’t on my radar.    @kasperbergholt i checked and the balance control and boost are active in preamp in mode. I can’t speak to how the Leben is built, but I do know that over... 
Pre-amps for Leben CS-600x
@kasperbergholt 2 great suggestions. I’ll look at the Leben preamps. And I’ll do some reading about Yamamoto. What do you like about that maker? I have not checked to see about the tone and balance functions when in preamp mode. I’ll check in the... 
Pre-amps for Leben CS-600x
@jasonbourne71 thank you. I’ve had no exposure to ML, but you’ve got me curious! What do you like about ML?  
Pre-amps for Leben CS-600x
@blackbag20 great suggestions. I’ve often thought about Backert. I’ve heard so many good things.    ARC is another great idea. Any suggestions for model? I’m thinking about Shindo. Heard good  things about synergy with Leben and Devore.    Also... 
Pre-amps for Leben CS-600x
@lak i really like the Bottlehead preamp. Maybe I should stay with it. It was relatively cheap and bested the preamp section of the Leben. But as an audiophile the little voice always starts asking questions.   
Devore 0/96 - Integrated AMP help
Thank you! To KT-77s are a revelation on the Leben cs600x. They wanecthe amp up for more lively and complex music including pop and rock adding both dynamics and speed. Thank you for the suggestions @davehg.