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Audio Mirror WAVE tube based line-stage is one of StereoTimes 2023 Most wanted Components

Last week my review on the Audio Mirror WAVE reference line-stage was posted on the Stereo Time website. It gives the details why I put the WAVE on the 2023 MOST WANTED COMPONENTS LIST. It's a terrific tube based preamplifier which offers great transient speed, clarity, richness of tone/color, and panoramic sound-staging. 

Hope you enjoy the review. Teajay (Terry London)

johnah5
soix
8,739 posts
 

Thanks Terry.  Look forward to reading it.  I forget, have you ever reviewed any of the AM DACs?

johnah5 OP
222 posts
 

Hey Soix,

Yes, I have reviewed the Audio Mirror SE DAC awhile back. That's why Vlad asked if I would review his new reference WAVE now. I'm glad he reached out, it has turned out to be a very pleasurable experience.

 

Teajay

wlutke
713 posts
 

I have his DAC 4 Tubadour and no complaints.  Klunky stock looks (eye candy factor in reverse) so I installed new knobs and it looks pretty good (see the knobs I installed under my "system" page).  The WAVE may be worth every penny by sound and value but, my God, this is one cheap looking, butt ugly, $13k pre.  Looks like a kit.  

TUBADOUR III review

WAVE review

 

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hilde45
4,814 posts
 

Terry, thank you for posting. I always enjoy and benefit from your reviews.

How does one hook up subwoofer(s) if there is only a pair of outputs?

For $13,000, I expect there are pre-outs or sub outs. Did I miss something?

 

 

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