Replacing Sonic Frontiers Line 3 SE


Have owned it since new for a couple years, been extremely happy with it. But it's time to try something different, notice I said different instead of better.

Line 3 SE has great transparency, soundstage width/depth, and extension. Looking for something of similar calibre but maybe even more dynamic w/o losing the musicality. Does something like that exist? Also need both XLR & RCA in/out for flexibility and convenience.

Budget is $5k used or under, rest of my system can be viewed under virtual system.
semi
How about early 60s NOS, Telefunken E188CC 7308, Telefunken E88CC 6922, Amperex PQ white label 6922, or Amperex PQ white label 7308 tubes.

What was the siemens tubes you used?
I see you have a BAT VK-75SE, have you considered a BAT VK-51SE? It's the most dynamic line stage I've heard.

John
John, a guy compared BAT 51SE to Line 3SE and preferred the Line 3SE. I know that's one person's opinion, but he did compare both at home extensively. Also, many thought BAT sounded on the dark side?
I have an all-out modded SF Line 3 and would never let it go unless I had to- I think you are barking up the wrong tree IMHO, but then everyone needs a change once in a while.
Semi, a guy preferred the 3SE to the VK-51SE.....and.......
...was that guy you?
You do know that folks have different opinions with different equipment, right?

I just mentioned it because you have a BAT amp, it would seem like a synergestic combination to me. If you're not interested, that's fine.
I buy the equipment that I like, I don't go buy what some other guy likes. That's just my $0.02.

Maybe Sutts is right, and you're barking up the wrong tree.
Maybe you should look for some SF Power 3 monos to mate with the 3SE.

John