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Any experiences with FM Acoustics Preamps

I am interested to know whether FM Acoustics preamps - though technically specs perfect & meticulously executed have 'that emotional thing' we audiophiles look for? Or is it on the cool side.

Response from Forum members will be most appreciated. I'm considering the single-ended FM-155 to go along with the Symphonic-Line Kraft amp. Symphonic-Line recommends their RG3 MK4 as a perfect SS match or even their tube preamp Enlightment as a match. Nevertheless, FM Acoustics interests me but am not aware how it sounds & whether the integration will be perfect.
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jacksonkuo
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I just got my FM 255 MKII as well,,, and I am not going to list other pre-amp brands here, but ... OMG........

The flow of the music is like ,,, geez.. its like FIRETRUCK's Hose vs MOTEL 6 Shower head,,,, HUGE HUGE Difference,,

Once you hear that sound.. everything will seem different,, its almost like um...
the first time I saw MATRIX Movie ! its like eye opening ( but it is also bad , because it is burn a HUGE Hole in your pants. ouch.....)

But if I was restart my audiophile journey again , I will go straight to FM,,and not waste time on other stuff... it is that amazing. ! !!!
dave_72
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Cool! FM is awesome, unfortunately I can only afford used nowadays, really. But, a used FM is better than other makes new,eh?
comaris
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Jacksonkuo,
if you started now to built a system and you wanted to use as preamp-amps FMA units ,able to drive proprly a pair of kharma mini exq.diamond 87,5 db/8ohm ,which gears you would use as start point?Certainly have to consider the factor badget.
gregm
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able to drive proprly a pair of kharma mini exq.diamond 87,5 db/8ohm
The small monos (Resolution 111) should be more than enough for these speakers. Maybe even the Classic series 70W stereo could do the trick (I think it's cheaper than the mono's).

You shouldn't drive the speakers too hard, anyway --

Be warned that FM is many things -- but budget-priced is not one of them. They are VERY expensive!
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