smodtactical

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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. 
SIMPLY AMAZING: Coda Technologies 07x Preamplifier
@vinylvalet  Did you compare the coda gear to anything else? 
Pass XP30 preamp makes no difference (from dagogo) ? Wow! (active vs passive vs no preamp)
Roy only thing is im in Canada. I do have a local guy selling xp30 as I said. Maybe I can wait for xp32 or 22 to show up locally. Or maybe to get one of the US guys to ship.Ya love Pass sound its awesome. But I am curious about tubes for sure. But... 
Pass XP30 preamp makes no difference (from dagogo) ? Wow! (active vs passive vs no preamp)
@roysq Thanks! Really interesting post. The XP12 even getting close to the ref6 is very impressive indeed! Too bad there was an XP22 for sale locally but I missed the deal. Maybe I'll wait for an XP32 to show up.I do have an XP30 locally though bu... 
Pass XP30 preamp makes no difference (from dagogo) ? Wow! (active vs passive vs no preamp)
@roysq  22 beating the 30 is quite impressive wow. Did you directly compare 30 to 32 ? I asked desmond what has change but he didn't give me any specifics. Also I read at least 1 comparison that found XP32 much superior to arc ref 6. Did you compa... 
Any experience with Min at Tube audio lab? Solid state vs Tube pre in general
I guess another question is... is it possible to get performance similar to audio research (ls28se, ref 6 etc) from a boutique maker for far less cash? Tubeaudiolab, tube hifi, don sachs etc? 
Any experience with Min at Tube audio lab? Solid state vs Tube pre in general
@twoleftears sorry thanks 
SIMPLY AMAZING: Coda Technologies 07x Preamplifier
@wturkey what preamps have you compared it to if any?@desalvo55  The C900U looks incredible. If the 07x was in the same league that would be incredibly impressive. 
SIMPLY AMAZING: Coda Technologies 07x Preamplifier
Any other thoughts?  How's everyone liking the 07x? 
Pass XP30 preamp makes no difference (from dagogo) ? Wow! (active vs passive vs no preamp)
@jaytor thanks man will use a preamp then. 
Thoughts on the Supratek Chardonnay
I wonder how the suprateks would compare to something like arc ref6 or prima luna evo 400 pre? 
VAC Signature Mk IIa SE vs Pass Labs XP-32
Did you choose something ? 
Any experience with Min at Tube audio lab? Solid state vs Tube pre in general
Ya VAC seems legendary but also extremely pricey.