I just figured out recently that LTA uses technology from berning and Steve McCormack with SMC helps design berning amps. So 3 of the 4 on the list are related in some way.
Looking at these specific preamps give me your opinions
I'm building a system and I have an SMC Audio DNA.5 power amp that was built about a year ago so it's up to date on technology although it is still single ended. I have NX-otica and OB subwoofers from GR Research. I am looking for a good preamp. I have a few in mind and would like some opinions. I have listed them below.
TLC-2 GT24 built by SMC Audio
VRE-1c made by SMC Audio
Revelation Raven tube preamp by Spatial Audio
LTA tube preamp
The TLC-2 and Revelation would need to be purchased new the others I might catch them online used.
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+1 @pindac Raven preamplifier Got one (need to update system page). Full stop. Done. If you stream or will be adding one you could think about the Grimm MU2. Stream/DAC/Pre/Roon core all in one. While I’m all for separates except not with the stuff Grimm makes. |
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