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Remarkably better sound possible with just 1 system component change?
Dude end the merry go round. Go straight up to scala, maestro or stella, non evo to save money and end it. 
Audio research ref 6SE vs world
Tomic i mean if I list it, it won't sell easily. 
Audio research ref 6SE vs world
Thanks everyone.@jgoldrick That is really impressive! Makes me want pass more... the detail but that slight warmth and richness. I find pass does a 3d effect really well too and hoping the pass pre accentuates that.@richmos Actually there is a loc... 
Does it annoy you when companies don't show the internals of electronics ?
@inrealtime well said 
Audio research ref 6SE vs world
The challenging this is finding a balanced tube pre that has some recognition so you can sell if you don't like (and its not ARC and VAC).Do you think maybe pass pre prior gen would give more of that tube sound? Theres a local guy with XP30.I'll l... 
Does it annoy you when companies don't show the internals of electronics ?
Hahaha those supratek's are brutal. 
VAC Signature MKiia SE vs standard MKiia
Any updated thoughts ?I spoke with Kevin and he felt the renaissance mkV actually sounds better than the non-se signature. But its tempting to get the non se used for a huge discount over msrp of the SE. 
Pass XP32 vs C900U vs ?
Any further thoughts on this comparison? Some other nice SS pres that come to mind are Ayre KXR  Twenty and some accuphase like c2810. 
SIMPLY AMAZING: Coda Technologies 07x Preamplifier
@teajay  How would you compare the 07x to the Aric audio motherlode Mk2  (which you also reviewed) ? 
Does it annoy you when companies don't show the internals of electronics ?
Let me be clear. I am not suggesting something that is not visually appealing or seems wrong from an engineering standpoint will sound bad (ie. wells audio internals that look like a train smashed into a pile of IEDs). But sometimes I think part o... 
Does it annoy you when companies don't show the internals of electronics ?
inna, builder  3, well said...even a pic of the internals is all i need 
Any Thoughts On An EMM Labs Pre 2
I wonder too 
Truly Balanced Cheaper Preamplifiers?
@ebm which one 
ARC Ref 6 VS. Vac Renaissance MK V
I wonder how the signature mk2 non SE compares to ARC 6 and Renissance mk5. 
Pass Labs XP 30 VS Ayre KXR Pre
I heard the new X2 pre amps are more resolving and detailed while the X0 pass pre are smoother and more analog.