Preamp for First Watt F7

Schitt Mjolnir ($1199)

I was planning on getting a First Watt to use with the Mjolnir but wanted to try the Schitt Aegir first (also Class A). The Aegir was a great match with the Class A Mjolnir. The First Watt is reviewed to be a bit better but I like what I have.

I use this for my RAAL SR1a phones but have used the Mjolnir with the Sanders Magtech on my office Magnepan LRS+ speakers. It was a fun listen. Not as clean as the Holo Serene preamp, but almost nothing else is.

I will be pairing the Mjolnir with a CODA #16 amp in my office this weekend for what I expect is another fun listen.

What preamp are you using now, and what improvements/sound characteristics are you looking for?

In case I decided to go with a First Watt amp, I noted the “Van Alstine Transcendence RB 10 tube preamp + First Watt F8” was reported as a great combo by another forum member

Quicksilver linestage. I use one with my FirstWatt M2, and it is simply superb. Also, it's easy on tubes, affordable, and allows me to listen to my entire collection with zero fatigue. I really think you'd love it with your F7.