Preamp recommendation
My current system is analog and I have no interest in digital. Currently running VPI Scout, Elac Alchemy PPA-2, Parasound A21 and Q Acoustics 3050i.
I’m leaning towards a used Parasound JC-2 or Wyred4 Sound STP SE, both in the price range. I had a previous post considering the Jolida or Vincent but have decided not to go hybrid based on inconsistent reviews.
Thoughts?
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I was lucky to find a used Einstein The tube mk2 for less than 40 percent of the list price in an audio forum, here in Norway. I mostly agree with the glowing review by Fremer in Stereophile - this preamp sounds like nothing, like a good preamp should do. It does have some sound of its own, though, which may fit in very well in your case. Both, the tube part of the amplification, and the hefty s-state power supplies. Delicate and powerful. |
i love tube active preamps. they add life like dynamics, have a more refined sound with larger sound stage and offer the option to customize with tube changing. i have had the rogue audio rh5 headphone amp linestage and the sound is excellent, crystal clear with hard driving attack and energy. recently upgraded to the rp7 and the rh5 does not lose much at half the price. the rh5 is a stellar bargain at $2500 retail. |
vette5451 OPYes, when you have 4v output from the phono stage, and your amp only needs 1v for full output, it's a no brainer. Any active preamp with even more gain that goes between is a backwards step in sound quality, unless you "want" to hear more noise, distortion and coloration.
Cheers George |
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