Tube phono is the most important. A linestage is just a source switch with a volume control.
Valve phono or valve linestage?
Which do you consider more influential in the creation of the purist 'valve' pluses such as....transparency, harmonic richness, three dimensional realism and soundstage?
I lived with a top valve preamp (which included a phono section) for 25 years.
The last 5 years I've had a top SS preamp (including phono section) but have recently re-installed the 'old' valve preamp and can hear the differences.
What I don't know is......which stage is providing the greatest contribution?
I lived with a top valve preamp (which included a phono section) for 25 years.
The last 5 years I've had a top SS preamp (including phono section) but have recently re-installed the 'old' valve preamp and can hear the differences.
What I don't know is......which stage is providing the greatest contribution?
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09-14-12: Halcro One you didn't mention is the Macintosh C2300. An all in one tube phono/pre with balanced in/out....and just about every other conceivable feature. HP (of TAS) was a big fan of the C2300's sound - review here. Great build quality and resale value....and its available in Australia. |
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