+1 @vthokie83
The motherland XL feeds both my Aric Audio300b and and Luxman M10X.
It was a somfood I sold the Luxman C900 flagship preamp. The adjustable gain is key to driving two completely different amps.
Seeking a Tube preamplifier
I currently have the following system:
I like the Bp-19 preamp. The sound is refined, detailed and clear but it is missing some of what a tubed preamp delivers. I switched to my backup preamp which is a tubed Rogue Audio RP-1 entry level and noticed that is wasn't as resolving or crystal clear as the Bryston BP-19, but I noticed that a vocalist projected air, depth and a richness that I did not find on my solid state preamp. On a track with a guitar there was a bloom and decay that I didn't notice on the solid state. Now I was thinking what about a tubed preamp that delivers both the positives of a solid state and tubed preamp? My maximum budget new only is $7500.00. Only need a linestage as phono is not required. In any case, I started looking at the entry level Conrad Johnson ET6SE, but confirmed with manufacturer this morning that there is no way to control the balance on their entry level product. I am disappointed, but my seating requires the ability to control the balance. I was also looking at the Rogue Audio RP-9, but their product uses a 6H30 tube which may be difficult to obtain in the future. Any suggestions or thoughts would be appreciated. Thank you.
+1 @vthokie83 The motherland XL feeds both my Aric Audio300b and and Luxman M10X. It was a somfood I sold the Luxman C900 flagship preamp. The adjustable gain is key to driving two completely different amps. |
Keep the Bryston and Add this. https://www.modwright.com/products/analog-bridge/
description: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0s8_WLu_T4
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I went from an RP-7 to a Cary SLP 05. Everything got better from my perspective. Sound stage expanded, detail stayed about the same but overall midrange (what I hear) became richer. Over all the sound came alive and became more soulful if that makes sense. I’ve up graded to NOS tubes. I could not be happier. On a side note the SLP 98 recommended above does don’t come with balanced outs. Maybe an upgrade but not stock. |