Klyne 6PE: comments ?


I (relatively) seldom see feedbacks on Klyne products, though thye're always very positive.
what about a Klyne 6PE ? is there anybody out there who can describe and "review" this phono stage ?
daniele_g
Talk about being in the right place at the right time. I was still bemoaning having to trade in my Shindo Aurieges-L as part of a major set of upgrades to my reference system when I happened upon a museum-quality 6LE/P for sale. And yes, I did pounce on it! I am still getting a handle on its sonic character, but at this point, I can say without hesitation that it is both excellent as a line stage and phono stage. I agree with Jmcgrogan2 - both the line stage and its phono section provide a wonderful balance of resolution and musicality. The overall sound is not quite solid state to my ears. There is almost a tube quality to what I am hearing thus far.
Dynamics and detail are very good, but they are not what sets the Klyne apart from the rest. It's the microdynamics, or inner detail in the midrange that stands out and has more tube like midrange resolution. I have owned phono stages with more detail (Walker Audio) and more macrodynamic slam (BAT, Krell). However, as I said in my first post, the Klyne was the best overall phono stage that I ever owned. I've heard many great things about the new Allinic H3000, but I haven't had a chance to listen to one yet.
thanks.
I like a certain warmth, but not too much; I like a rich and full sound, not thin as for some (not all) SS amps.
But I'm not a tube guy, not full tube at least: I also look for details, dynamics, clarity, bass articulation, a certain slam, a vivid (not cold or brilliant), complete (no or just slight roll off) sound.
For example, I own and love an ARC 100.2 power amp.

Do you think the 6PE could be what I'm looking for ?
I've found a used one but I cannot audition it before buying
As an ARC fan, maybe the Klyne is not for you. I've owned a ARC Ref 3 preamp, and it was a bit thin for my tastes, though very detailed. I prefer more of the VAC tube sound. You might prefer the Walker Audio phono preamp, that is the most revealing, articulate and high resolution that I have heard in a phono stage. I owned the Signature version.

I can't say that I am exactly sure what you are looking for though. From all of the gear I've heard, one sacrifices bass slam for bass articulation, they do not go hand in hand. Just as one sacrifices musicality for resolution. They are mutually exclusive, most folks try to find the balance that suits their tastes the best.