I know, I know, I've already stated my opinion but figure I'll get the debate going here in the forums. The number of tubes in a preamp is irrelevant; the tubes are inexpensive and last for at least two years before they need to be changed. Hell, I roll my tubes before they need to be changed cuz I like trying different brands. Gotta love the glow of tubes at night. Assuming you don't want to spend much more than $1000 (used) on a line stage my vote goes to BAT, then ARC, and in third place CJ. I'm not familiar with Blue Circle or Rogue, how about it guys, opinions?
Tarbishaw is back best pre amp for my system.
I received two emails from participants on this form,which was soooooo nice of them to take the time to do that,and also showed me just how dedicated you folks are .Been up the last 3 days to the Wee hours of the moring reading all the Q &answers really learned alot.
Participant asked me what pre I was using,told him it was the Classe 30 ,emailed me back & said that was my to quote" the TV show" my weakest link".Suggested I get a BatVK3i,did alot of reading on them &they sound like a awesome machine,but to many tubes to deal with.The only one I would consider would be Blue circle has only two tubes.I called the owner Gillbert Yeung had a good talk with him , said he would put a ht pass through in it & the more expensive circuit in it.The two SS preamp considering are the Adcom 750&Musical FidelityAc3 both have very good reviews the Ac3 looks so nice.
p.s. sean if you're reading this, I was horizontally biamping my mirage m3's which I needed to do, the om5's this wasn't necessary, and thankyou for bringing to my attention stereo separation by vertically biamping, it sounds so much better.
thankyou
Ann Marie
Participant asked me what pre I was using,told him it was the Classe 30 ,emailed me back & said that was my to quote" the TV show" my weakest link".Suggested I get a BatVK3i,did alot of reading on them &they sound like a awesome machine,but to many tubes to deal with.The only one I would consider would be Blue circle has only two tubes.I called the owner Gillbert Yeung had a good talk with him , said he would put a ht pass through in it & the more expensive circuit in it.The two SS preamp considering are the Adcom 750&Musical FidelityAc3 both have very good reviews the Ac3 looks so nice.
p.s. sean if you're reading this, I was horizontally biamping my mirage m3's which I needed to do, the om5's this wasn't necessary, and thankyou for bringing to my attention stereo separation by vertically biamping, it sounds so much better.
thankyou
Ann Marie
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