Hello Bob,
Thanks very much for your response. You can find our system here: (https://systems.audiogon.com/systems/1518). The pics haven't been updated, but the component list is current. With the recent acquisition of Merrill's Veritas (class D) monoblocks, we're looking for a tube pre to compliment, and that runs balanced. Very happy with the Zesto, so not particularly interested in an internal phono stage. Single chassis line stage would be ideal (as you can see, a 2-chassis pre would be difficult to arrange in our current rack situation). Can you describe some specific aspects of the Dionysos that you did not care for (price point aside)? We're trying to enhance/expound on the transient speed, clarity, and above all holographic stage/imaging that the Veritas brought, yet keep the presentation rooted in timbral authenticity to the instrumental/vocal sources. Seems like a tube pre is the way to go, but I'm certain there are ss exceptions.
Thanks very much for your response. You can find our system here: (https://systems.audiogon.com/systems/1518). The pics haven't been updated, but the component list is current. With the recent acquisition of Merrill's Veritas (class D) monoblocks, we're looking for a tube pre to compliment, and that runs balanced. Very happy with the Zesto, so not particularly interested in an internal phono stage. Single chassis line stage would be ideal (as you can see, a 2-chassis pre would be difficult to arrange in our current rack situation). Can you describe some specific aspects of the Dionysos that you did not care for (price point aside)? We're trying to enhance/expound on the transient speed, clarity, and above all holographic stage/imaging that the Veritas brought, yet keep the presentation rooted in timbral authenticity to the instrumental/vocal sources. Seems like a tube pre is the way to go, but I'm certain there are ss exceptions.