Sonic Frontiers pre-amps


Anybody out there fmaillar with the Sonic Frontiers line of pre-amps?Has a phase inversion feature I'd like and have found only on Bryston and BAT equipment.But wondering if anybody can tell me the difference pbetween the SFS series and the Model 1,2 and 3 that came out afterwards.Also has anybody compared the cost to quality ratios of the Model 1,Model 2 and Model 3?More tube and bigger power supplies as one steps up.I am inclined to think that latter pre-amps were better but unsure of this.Know that Anthem/Parts connection gives support to these pre-amps but wondering if anybody has sent there equipment for upgrades to somebody else.I wonder why the line which was very highly regarded (think SFS-2 was class A in stereophile) went south.But it's a pretty competitive marketplace and perhaps there was just more money to be made with the more modest Anthem line.Anybody with any info it would be much appreciated.Bryston just does not flip my switches since it's SS and BAT well seems like better value might be had since prices are lower for this older line of requipment.Thinking of mating it with a Krell KPA SS phono stage though again if anybody has or has had the phono stage I'd like to hear about them.Again any insights appreciated.
Thanks
Chazz
chazzbo
Email Chris Johnson or better yet call him directly, he will answer your questions.

I think this is the number:

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Happy Listening
I own a SF Line 3 and had it upgraded to Signature (SE) about a year ago. Yes they still fix and support the SF equipment. I love this pre amp.

Got curious about new designs and have been auditioning other preamps. For full disclosure I own a Krell KSA200s amp, Revel Studio Speakers, and a Sony 777EX SACD/CD player. So far...
BAT VK-51se - had this for a week. Its a very nice sounding preamp, but I would not trade the Line 3 for it. BAT has better base, not as good high end, better sound stage by a smidge, and what surprised me is not as musical (I guess I'm focusing on the harmonic structure of the music.) The two have about the same dynamics both micro and overall.
Now have a Calypso....Next an Ayre k-1x so stay tuned.
I also have an SF Line 3 special edition (which I purchased new) and am very happy with it (and that's at NEW prices). To find one today on the 'gon for half or less than list is a real steal for this 2 chassis wonder. Keis please keep us updated about your ongoing comparisons with other preamps... it's much appreciated. If anything with comparable sonics, build quality and tremendously user friendly features exists out there I would be curious, otherwise I'll just stay a very happy camper for a while. Thanks and good listening.