Vfet / SIT Amplifiers

I've got completely restored C-1 about a fortnight ago and I've been playing around with her since.

I always reckoned that the best preamp is no preamp, but the C-1 convinced me I was wrong. Before the C-1 I was using Sony TA-E88. I was using it mainly because of the MC head amp and an input for my reel to reel deck. TA-E88 is a good preamp, she does what she's supposed do, adds volume control and some additional inputs and doesn't cock up the sound in any way but she didn't add anything either. However, when I replaced the Sony with the C-1, I've noticed two major differences. Better instrument separation and better detail reproduction. I had my mate come over to assess the sound, if it's not just my imagination or wishful thinking. He heard exactly the same thing as I did, and he also fancied a deeper bass (which I didn't notice). Nevertheless, the difference wasn't that big to justify steep prices of hi-end pre-amps.

If you like to improve stuff then you might check out my page on mods to the First Watt amps.  The things listed can be done by you or a friend or me.....simple stuff really.  Much better sound whether its Sit-3 or J2 or F5 or whatever.

First Watt Mods (tweakaudio.com)

you got me at the audiophile fuses :)

Thanks, but I will keep my SIT-3 original for more than one reason

Hello,

I own the pass sit 3 since 2 weeks, very good amp but i prefer my sony ta-4650 with my focal electra 907be (89db) more dynamic, bass really better !