Suteetat, My Aesthetix is the one with volumencontrol so i cannot remove the third gain but i use the volumencontrol to match the gain to the preamp (First sound )
I tried the Kondo KSL (40 ohm input) and i worked very well all though a little bit to bright, maybee the 30 ohm is correct impedans but the price of the unit is too much for me., I hope soon to try their new copper version which is ½ price of the KSL.
Have you heard the Choir Audio H7, Bobs Device Cinemag 1131 or Music First Audio which is very versaile. All tree possibel candidates for the Koetsu.
The Koetsu is recomended for 30 ohm but is that from a SUT or a electrical upamp? I am told that there is a big differance !