jc4659
Responses from jc4659
| Preamp for a GaN-FET amp... I think Guttenberg was actually surprised at how good the Holo Serene sounded. He certainly talked a lot about the music which I believe is a strong compliment. | |
| Preamp for a GaN-FET amp... Please post your impressions when you get the new Holo preamp. | |
| My Four Favorite SS Amps @erik_squires +1 My "just for fun" funds dried up the day I retired! I can't imagine anyone owning a CAT preamp rushing to do the comparison. | |
| My Four Favorite SS Amps Agree with Vandy amps driving Vandy speakers. Just for fun I'd experiment with a Holo Serene KTE preamp in front. Now that would be an interesting comparison to the C.A.T. pre. | |
| Help With New Preamp Decision For what the Rhumba 1.4 Extreme sells for new it should not sound congested. I can't imagine that's typical. Wondering if you gave the "upgrades" long enough to break in. | |
| Alternative to Ayre k-5XeMP preamp. Why not ask the seller? | |
| Help With New Preamp Decision @vthokie83 your finalists are all well respected preamps. Congratulations on the new Aric Audio Motherlode XL! I hope after receiving it you can break away from the music long enough to let us know how satisfied you are! | |
| Alternative to Ayre k-5XeMP preamp. I’m still using my P-5xe with no issues whatsoever. Good luck with your search. | |
| Alternative to Ayre k-5XeMP preamp. I used to own the K-5xeMP and it was a very good preamp. I moved up to the former Ayre flagship K-1xe which has 3 balanced inputs. It is a significant step up. Same Ayre quality, same Ayre reliability. You can probably find a used one for ~$3K ... | |
| What qualities stand out in really good solid state preamps? @hilde45 Thanks, I think I saw on another forum that you owned a deHavilland pre. This whole neutrality thing seems to have discussions going around in circles. My use of the term was more restricted to having the opportunity to listen to music w... | |
| What qualities stand out in really good solid state preamps? @hilde45 please remind me which active preamp you are currently using and whether or not your new DAC has a volume control. If it does, have you tried running it straight into your amp (make sure you significantly lower the volume!) and noted wha... | |
| New speakers unveiled from Clayton Shaw - Caladan @vthokie83 Lots of new toys coming! Let us know they all work out! | |
| What qualities stand out in really good solid state preamps? @hilde45 "2. I recently compared two SS preamps and heard differences between them." If one of those preamps was more neutral than the other then you may have been hearing the cumulative effects of your source, amp and wires rather than contribu... | |
| What qualities stand out in really good solid state preamps? @robshaw Thanks for that info! I will read up on the LA-4. I am currently using a Pass X350.5 amp. | |
| What qualities stand out in really good solid state preamps? @yyzsantabarbara The Holo Serene is said to have excellent holographic soundstage qualities though perhaps this is more a reflection of upstream and downstream gear and cables since the pre is very neutral. Would you characterize the soundstage i... |