Attention Sonic Frontiers owners.....


Hi, I have recently been corrected of a mistake regarding the Sonic Frontiers Line series pre/amps and Power Series of amps. I was always informed that the most important tube spots for these products was the rear most LV1, V1 rear positions. After trying a little experiment with my tube amp I became curious about a tube swap that I performed. I emailed SFI and I was then told of the circuit topology. It is broken down like this for the Line 2 and Power 2:
Line 2:
V1 and LV1 – Input buffer
V2 and LV2 – Gain stage
V3 and LV3 – Cathode follower
Power 2:
V1 and LV1 – input buffer
V2 and LV2 – voltage amplifier
V3 and LV3 – driver
V4 and LV4 – cathode follower.
I’ve since started using the gain stage slots for my better tubes and have been pleasantly surprised. I recommend that you try the same if you own one of these products. I'm not sure about the Line1+3 or the other power series of amps but I recommend you email SFI about them for more details.
Greg
gsselling
Greg, I have only owned the Sonic Frontiers Line one preamp for about nine months. I have more money invested in NOS tubes than I gave for the preamp. I just can't seem to shake the bug.

I can not speak for the Sonic Frontiers Power amp. I am using an Audio Research VT 50.
Email Chris Johnson. Who better to ask than the owner/designer.
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Jim
the product is still supported through Anthem locally here in the Greater Toronto Area- no need to go to PCX for that. Here is the e-mail address: sfitech@sonicfrontiers.com. Also- here is the link- http://www.anthemav.com/NewSitev2.0/TechSupport/techsupp.html

good luck.

p.s. I own an all-out modded Line 3 pre, and NOT by PCX...