Preamp Deal of the Century

Regarding high versus low gain position, it's unwise to make blanket statements on which is better. It ultimately depends on your source and amp's gain. For example, if your amp's gain is very low, you are better served with your Supratek set to high gain. Otherwise, the sound is lifeless as Slowhand experienced. But if your amp has relatively high gain, your Supratek will sound more transparent set to low gain, almost in effect acting more as a passive then active linestage.

Ecclectique,
Are vishay better them Dact cp1[cp2] ?

My amp is the Berning ZH270. It has a volume control of it's own, but if I dial back the volume on the Berning the music is not as full or dynamic. By running the volume all the way up on the Berning you take that control out of the circuit. This sounds better, but the gain is very high on the amp. On Cd's I can only run the volume of the Cortese up to about 9 o'clock and on LP's I can only run the volume up to about 8 o'clock. That is not much room for volume, but using the low gain switches really hurts the sound of the music in my system. I agree each person has to use the gain swiches to their advantage. I spoke with Mick about this and he says the problem is that so many amp designers run the gain up on the amps to allow for use of a CD player straight into the amp, or for other reasons. This is why Mick is trying to give the gain choices he does.

Dig Mino. I really like "Petit Prince" and "Moun Madnina".

Tom, glad to see you are enjoying your Cortese.

David, if you want a new Grange, I will sell you my new one with the Mundorf caps in Piano black/chrome.

Regards, Steve