Klyne pre-amps, any experience out there?

I have seen and heard good things about some of the Klyne pre-amps but I don't know where to audition them. Are they worth it?

Any advice?

nrchy01-08-2004 1:50pm

thomasheisig Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 568 posts 01-08-2004 at 04:27pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete "pre-amps but I don't know where to audition them. Are they worth it? " Yes. System 7 is among the very best sounding Transistor gear out there. System 7 Phono stage is first class.
steelhead Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 288 posts 01-08-2004 at 05:34pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have only listened to a Klyne once in a nice setup with Neverostatic tube amps driving Avalon Eioldon's. A beautiful sounding system. I was impressed with my one time experience with the pre and I am very biased towards tubes.
tobias Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,534 posts 01-08-2004 at 06:15pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Are " they " worth it ? Thomasheisig has mentioned the current series. I can speak for the one before it. The SK5A is a great-sounding preamp and usually a great buy. Like the current series 7 models, it is a (transistor) unit that tends to make you forget the tube-solid state distinction. If you have vinyl, its phono section will please you because it will adapt to any cartridge. Stan Klyne still repairs the SK5A AFAIK, although some parts may no longer be available.