PRE_AMP, No question is more important...It takes years to Realize this but once you do......you do ! AudioGD HE-1 XE SLR with it's own regenerative power supply @ $4000 is the best 10 tube pre I've heard under $15K and the Part Time Audiophile agrees.
Amp vs Preamp which is more important?
I am considering changing my amp/preamp combination and as I think about budget, I am wondering if one of these components should get more focus. My other question is if these components, even separates can never be considered in isolation but are always part of a pair working together.
I thought there must be a thread on this, but I couldn't find it. Feel free to respond with it here and I will shut this thread down.
Thanks!
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@curiousjim maybe 5 or 6k. I am leaning toward an ARC 5se, not the latest/greatest, but I imagine a significant step up from the sp16. |
If you have not already Tube Rolled the Input Stage on the Pre-Amp and Power Amp, there is a trick being missed. A Investigation on Tube Options and trials may just deliver what is being sought. I would make the best Tubes available for the Pre' as the better the signal is processed at this the device is for the benefit of the Power Amp. Trying different Umbilical's at all interfaces can be tried out, these being selected for their allowing New Tube selection to really show of their magic, will be a very cost effective way forward. I can't say enough good things about PC Triple C wire used to produce Umbilical's and Speaker Wire. |
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