Audiozen,
You seem to be quite enamored with specifications. Some measurements are certainly meaningful but impressive S/N ratio is no predictor of superior sound(same with very low THD values). Just listen and decide.The preamps you cite are very exspensive and have stellar specs but for sure won`t sound 'best' to every listener.I hope the Hegel makes you happy.Just my own experience but some components that measure at best rather average have stunning natural realism and are very convincing and involving.Don`t get to caught up with numbers.
Regards,
You seem to be quite enamored with specifications. Some measurements are certainly meaningful but impressive S/N ratio is no predictor of superior sound(same with very low THD values). Just listen and decide.The preamps you cite are very exspensive and have stellar specs but for sure won`t sound 'best' to every listener.I hope the Hegel makes you happy.Just my own experience but some components that measure at best rather average have stunning natural realism and are very convincing and involving.Don`t get to caught up with numbers.
Regards,