I got the same result with a SLI-80 signature integrated. Very smooth and non fatiguing, but ultimately boring. Not much resolution.
Oz
Oz
preamp upgrade suggestion around $2000
Hi,
I am looking to upgrade my preamp. I am currently using a Luxkit A3300 preamp. Other components are:
Naim Uniti Serve streamer
Musical Paradise MP-D2 DAC
Otomon Lab custom build 300B amp
Spatial Audio X5 speakers
I am looking for a tube linestage between $2000-$3000. From several years ago, I read good things about the following:
Cary SLP98
Modwright SWL 9.0 SE
Supratek Chardonnay
And more recent ones with good reviews:
Coincident Statement LineStage
Linear Tube Audio MZ2/MZ3
Don Sachs Model 2 preamp
I have three questions:
1) Is there other models I should consider?
2) are those in the first group still good options since they are older models? 3) anyone have experience in them and can do some comparisons?
I am looking to upgrade my preamp. I am currently using a Luxkit A3300 preamp. Other components are:
Naim Uniti Serve streamer
Musical Paradise MP-D2 DAC
Otomon Lab custom build 300B amp
Spatial Audio X5 speakers
I am looking for a tube linestage between $2000-$3000. From several years ago, I read good things about the following:
Cary SLP98
Modwright SWL 9.0 SE
Supratek Chardonnay
And more recent ones with good reviews:
Coincident Statement LineStage
Linear Tube Audio MZ2/MZ3
Don Sachs Model 2 preamp
I have three questions:
1) Is there other models I should consider?
2) are those in the first group still good options since they are older models? 3) anyone have experience in them and can do some comparisons?
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https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649697673-dehavilland-mercury-preamp/ ... lovely lovely lovely piece... if you can live without a remote |
I am seriously thinking about it, have been reading reviews since afternoon. Is that the first generation? The wiring inside seems not very tidy. Any idea how’s the sound compared to others such as LTA MZ3 or Modwright? From what I read, it has a different sound compared to others because it uses a larger power type 85 tube. Most preamp use 6SN7 and 12AX7 family. My 300b has 4 x 6SN7 already. So, I feel it is a good idea to mix a different tube in the chain, rather than adding more 6SN7. |
The recommendations posted here have been good. Personally I believe that the DeHavilland Mercury is an excellent option. I don't feel that additional 6SN7s are needed in the signal path. Type 85 tube is a good alternative. Very simple circuit design. Soft start with tube rectifier I believe that it will match beautifully with a 300b amplifier using 6SN7 driver/input stage, Charles |
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