Preamp... Solid State or Tube
How about this: https://www.audiogon.com/listings/solid-state-pass-labs-xp-30-preamplifier-2016-03-08-preamplifiers-... You'll probably get it cheaper & spend the savings on a loved one...!! |
No doubt the Modwright LS-100 should be a top consideration, with the 150SE amp. As I understand, the difference between the LS-100 and the 36.5 is the latter is a bit more refined sound and the former has more warmer tube sound. So it is becomes a matter of taste to which one fits your needs. I have the MW 150SE and the LS-100 in my system and am very satisfied with its sound. |
@adg101, can you elaborate on your experience with DiD's? I have been on fence to try isolation devices with my DAC or CD player. All of my equipment are housed in a customized component rack that is preloaded with damping materials to create a high mass, low resonance core. http://coreaudiodesigns.com/products/component-racks/ Back to preamp, I am looking for fully balanced circuitry from input to output. Both LS-100 and 36.5 are nice preamps but they are single ended design. Until Dan comes out with a fully balanced Linestage, I would like to explore what else is out there. I can see why it would make sense to go with MW linestage since I already own MW's amp and DAC. IMO, balanced circuitry yields much better overall sound. Thank you all for your feedback. |
