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Spatial Audio Raven Preamp
@donsachs You touched upon the primary reason I am moving back to tubes from solid state. No question there are very competent solid state electronics that can create a 3D soundstage.  My Ayre K-1xe does a better job at this than the Ayre K-5xeMP ... 
Spatial Audio Raven Preamp
@terrapin77 Thanks for posting your early impressions of the Raven preamp. Happy to hear you're loving it!  I'm not sure I understand the meaning of "the music floating around me" but as long as it sounds real (believable) is what's important to m... 
Spatial Audio Raven Preamp
Yes, that is how I currently run it.  I'll call David Whitt @ Spatial this week to inform him about the tube change.  
Decware Sarah 300B Amp?
Though I do not own these, there is a new 300B mono amp designed by Lynn Olsen and Don Sachs being built and sold by Spatial Audio Labs. I ordered the Raven preamp from them. The prototypes have received very positive reviews.  
Spatial Audio Raven Preamp
@donsachs Hi Don. Initially the Raven will be paired with a Pass Labs X350.5 power amp.  At some point I’ll need to downsize the amp but ithe Pass drives and controls my Verity Audio Parsifal Encores very well. The analogue side is a Linn lip-12 w... 
Spatial Audio Raven Preamp
I placed my order 2 weeks ago and chose the cherry base.  The build should be complete by the end of May according to Spatial.  I will post my impressions after about 20 hours of burn-in.  
Spatial Audio Raven Preamp
@lynn_olson Fascinating but do you ever sleep?🤔  
Spatial Audio Raven Preamp
@terrapin77 Probably more than a few Don Sachs preamp owners waiting on the sidelines. No pressure!  Don't try to write a professional review, just your honest thoughts will do as it's all subjective anyway. @donsachs My system might respond well... 
Spatial Audio Raven Preamp
@donsachs Curious if you are using your pre with stock tubes or not.  I am expecting to receive my pre by the end of May but since I chose the cherry base perhaps a little longer. On one of the other forums someone who received their preamp commen... 
Spatial Audio Raven Preamp
That’s great news!  What were you using for a preamp before that you will be comparing the sound to?  
40+ watts SET, cost is not a problem
@vthokie83 +1  
Spatial Audio Raven Preamp
That should be a synergistic combination so I’m anxious to hear your thoughts as well as the comparison between preamps.  Thanks!  
Spatial Audio Raven Preamp
@terrapin77 Please post your impressions after the new preamp has settled into your system.  Thanks!  
Spatial Audio Raven Preamp
@fthompson251 I pulled the trigger yesterday.  If it all works out as it should this will be my endgame preamp.  
Need a big favor picking a preamp
@troutstreamnm how are you liking the LTA preamp?  Which amp is it paired with?  I am also seriously considering the LTA.