2. amps-preamps
  3. 128092-5265

Warm Sounding Preamp Suggestions

I'm looking to dial down some mid/high glare from my newly acquired B&W 801 S2.  I'm getting a little fatigued and want to see if I can warm it up a bit with a preamp.   Right now I'm using a Yamaha Aventage Receiver and a Threshold S500/II. 

Any suggestions?  Tube preamps? 
dastro
dastro OP
42 posts
 
ct0517,

That makes sense.  I sometimes used a Velodyne DD-10 with a pair of 802 S2 and thought the 801's after the BAF installed reminded me of that sub's slam, extension, and grip, but with 2 of them,  producing a tremendous soundstage and depth.
dastro OP
42 posts
 
213runnin, I think the BAF's ability to extend, tighten, and articulate the base rounded out the 801's overall response, resulting in much, much less glare.


strat1117's avatar
strat1117
47 posts
 
Not familiar with the speakers, but in answer to your basic question, you can never go wrong with an audible illusions modulus 3 preamp. 
213runnin
914 posts
 
Interesting, glad to hear you found a solution.
More to discover