First Sound Presence Deluxe - Mk. 2 Owners

I'm using a Virtual Dynamics Nite II cord. Pitch black background and great imaging.

I think the rec of the virtual dynamic is accurate,I also run VD and know that the master would eat the Elrod and the Shunyatas.I have had both and the VD gives way cleaner power with no colorations,it will take 2-3 days for the components to get rebiased to the new cords.I owned a MK11 and felt that it is one of the best linestages in existance,also use the cardas caps for unused inputs if you live in a rf environment.Also try the Nos tubes since they make a huge difference in the soundstaging and dynamics-Take care Dennis

I have a Paramount like Nick T. and use 2 BMI Whale Statements which I had cryoed, even though Brian Introcaso doubted that the cryoing would do any good. These have been the best I have used on my First Sound Preamp (even besting the Elrod Signatures), but they are a bit clumsy, as are the Elrods.

Have not used a Virtual Dynamics Nite II, but did try a couple of lesser models on other equipment. These lesser models were decent, but the stiffness of the VD cords dissuaded me from "moving up" in the line.