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| Ayre k-5xe MP Aliu2 What preamp are you using that you like better then the K5xeMP? | |
| Tube preamp for pass labs ? Thanks for all your feedback. starboard | |
| Balanced Audio Technology (Bat) Vk33se Thanks velocityofhue, I am really enjoying the vk-33se with a Mcintosh mc452 amp and Merason Dac1. It’s very holographic and smooth with an incredible soundstage that on most recordings is airy and magical. I couldn’t be more pleased. star... | |
| Balanced Audio Technology (Bat) Vk33se To correct myself, the vk-33 has been discontinued and replaced by the new Vk-80 for $10000. starboard | |
| Balanced Audio Technology (Bat) Vk33se I found and took a leap of faith and bought a like new vk-33se. I have bought used gear in the past and was disappointed with the purchase. Not this time, Dweller is spot on. Like Dweller, This also is the best sounding preamp I’ve ever had in my ... | |
| Balanced Audio Technology (Bat) Vk33se I sent you a message dweller. I’m in Duluth Mn. | |
| DAC Choices - $5,000 to $7,000 Mitch, The ear review blows my mind. The Merason sounds to me in my system quite the opposite of his review. There are two other professional reviews, one is from HiFi News….. Hi-Fi News Verdict The richness of the sound won’t be to every taste,... | |
| DAC Choices - $5,000 to $7,000 I realize this is an older discussion but it won’t hurt to freshen it up a bit. I sold my mojo audio mystique v3 over a year ago and have been on a constant search trying to replace it. I’ve tried many dacs, many more then I care to admit and fi... | |
| Legacy audio Focus se and tubes Thanks to all who have responded to my post. I’ll have don sachs preamp here in a few days. I’ve decided it would be best to listen to this pre and my Mac for awhile then decide what I’ll do. There is nothing wrong with the Mac mc452. I love the a... | |
| looking for ideas on a tube pre amp Check out the Dehavilland Ultraverve 3. It's an all tube design using the robust sounding 6sn7 tube in signal path along with tube power supply. This pre provides big pure tone great bass and very well detailed. It can be bought with or without re... | |
| The best separates between $2500-3000. Moving on from the original Rogue Sphinx Intg.. Dehavilland Ultraverve 3 Preamp. $2500 to $3000.......you cant go wrong with this well built and great sounding tube pre. Big tone, strong bass and well detailed. | |
| What's the most overrated or overpriced piece of equipment you own, have owned or come by? Schiit audio Yggdrasil. Its an OK dac but no where near as good as the hype would lead one to believe. I know, I owned it. | |
| The Worst Speaker you have ever heard. Classic audio reproduction speakers and atma-sphere amps | |
| Paul Weitzel from Tube Research Labs I am very saddened that Paul has passed. He was very helpful to me when I needed it. Paul was a great audio designer that built me the best preamp I have ever owned and still use daily....the Dude preamp. Paul was more then happy to talk audio wit... | |
| Lector 7T and tube rolling In regards to my post to Ole, (which I thought was going to be an e-mail, I need to start following directions), After 100 hrs of fully powered up and about 50 hrs of playing cd's, the slight upper midrange edge is no longer there! I could not be ... |