mcpherson

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Good tube preamp with Sony 5400
The Thor ta1000 should be here this week. CAN NOT wait to see and hear it! 
How are bit rates related to sample rates?
ManorraulDo you have a Thor for sale? 
Good tube preamp with Sony 5400
Jolida 5t, Dynaco Pas3, or Quicksilver linestage? All seem interesting for around 500. The Jolida only has 10db gain though...is that enough? 
Good tube preamp with Sony 5400
Well well...a used Thor has popped up but way over my budget for now.:( Not sure if it would be worth it to buy an entry level tube pre to tinker around with for a while or not. The "tube" curiosity is getting to me.haha 
Good tube preamp with Sony 5400
I think I will keep my eyes open for a used Thor. 
The right amp for my system
What are you looking for in sound? What type of music do you listen to? Seems that the Clarity strengths are everywhere except in the low end range. My Focal are a bit on the lean side and I found that a sub using high level input from amp sounds ... 
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Kari Jobe 
Doge 8 Clarity
What was your overall impression of the Doge 8? Did you use the linestage? 
The right amp for my system
What is your source? I was in about the same boat as you describe. I had Marantz 125wpc receiver driving Focal 918s with an old Pioneer multidisc changer.This year I bought a rebuilt older H/K Citation 16a that is rated 150wpc. The amp made quite ... 
Good tube preamp with Sony 5400
Has anyone heard the Doge 8 Clarity? 
Good tube preamp with Sony 5400
I just read the response from Ted at Thor. He was very nice and prompt. Their new line stage will retail for around 17K. He suggested picking up a used one and upgrades can be done in stages if wanted. He even offered to check out and clean the un... 
Good tube preamp with Sony 5400
ThormanWhen you say an original are you referring to the ta1000 as far as line stage. If so what price range are we talking? 
Good tube preamp with Sony 5400
I just read that Thor audio was sold a while back and a new line is scheduled for release next year. 
Good tube preamp with Sony 5400
What are the characteristics of Thor preamps? 
Good tube preamp with Sony 5400
Anon..you are right,the other thread about the Sony was deleted. Glad to hear from you again. I still have a little time to decide before I am ready to buy. I have been watching to see if a Doge 8 would come up on Audiogon to see what it may go fo...