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Minimax Preamp vs........the world?

Okay....I'm about 74.5% certain that I'll order a Easter Electric Minimax Tube preamp to go with my new Odyessey Stratos and Maggie 1.6/QR speakers. Cost for the basic unit is just 1100 bucks and I can't find anyone unhappy with it. And of course tube rolling can elevate the Minimax further. But before I order....anyone out there think there's something better available NEW? Keep my speakers in mind. I've dropped the need for a remote since my Oppo CD player has a volume control of it's own.

Thanks for any comments....

Robert
robbob
robbob OP
273 posts
 
I contacted both outfits, but in the end I went with the Metis, which I think will be a bit more lively with the Magnepans, plus it has the remote.
Bill from EE says the webpage info is wrong and he forgot to change it to reflect the current 700. The Metis is 500 I think.
So here I wait for the Metis, Odyessey and Magnepan 1.6/QR's. And then I'll wait far longer for it all to break-in.

Thanks,

Robert
mingles
800 posts
 
Robbob, can you give us an update on the Metis? How does it sound? I'd also like to know how noisy it is. It seems to have a reputation:

http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?aamps&1208489647
mrtennis
3,295 posts
 
do not buy the miniax tube preamp. i had it in my stereo system . i was evaluating the preamp for a review. i had already reviewed the cd player.

i lent the preamp to a friend and fellow audiogon member, to cooroborate my listening results. we both agreed that the preamp had a frequency response that was top heavy, analytical and unpleasant to listen to for more than 15 minutes.
rotarius
431 posts
 
Your amp is not a good match for tube preamps in general. The output impedance of the metis is a bit higher than 500 ohm, I think this combo will sound a bit thin with your speakers.
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