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Another bunch that just doesn't get it. All those transformers and capacitors mess the sound completely up. There is no two ways about it. Anyone who doesn't see the irony raise his hand.

I'm guessing the vendor would argue its all those parts and the way they are put together that justifies the cost.

I've never heard the beast so I don't know.

My gut though says that simplicity works best with a pre-amplifier. It has the least demanding job of all among the common paerts ie source pre-amp amp and speakers.

Not to say this thing might not sound like the cat's meow all on its own, but a stereo system is a team sport and I view the pre-amp's job more like a lineman, pretty cut and dry, not one of the "talent" positions. So you pay less, though needless to say everyone needs a good one of some sort otherwise the rest could end up a mess no matter how good or talented.

If you are building a 6 digit system, I suppose a case could be made for sinking $40K into a pre-amp. But I would still wonder what else might have done a similarly good job for a lot less. I don't know about otherws, but I tend to have to work under a salary cap with my toys.

You almost had me believing that. People have been brainwashed and conditioned for many years. Salivate like a Pavlov dog, oh, yeah!

Can anyone explain to me in general if possible what is the advantage of a preamp with many internal components? What's the advantage of so many parts? Or at least the theory. I don't get it. Is it like an old fashioned equalizer the more bands or parts applied the better?