robert1234
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| Tube Preamp Recommendations? Thanks, hifiman5. That went fast. I'm leaning towards a 6SN7 preamp, but maybe I'll check out a CJ. Detail and "air" has improved with an AC line conditioner. Oh, and correcting the inverted speaker polarity once I disconnected the AI preamp. ... | |
| Tube Preamp Recommendations? Mechans, thanks for your post. It's really interesting b/c your take on the SP6B is very consistent with what I've read in other places. In fact, the drivers in the ProAcs developed torn surrounds a few months ago, so I'm about to send them to M... | |
| Tube Preamp Recommendations? Thanks for your patience. The L3 took a lot longer to arrive than expected. It is an L3 dealer demo that went back to AI where it was essentially upgraded to an L3A and then sent to me. I love so much about the AR SP6b, particularly the bloomy ... | |
| Tube Preamp Recommendations? Thanks for all the responses. I indeed purchased an AR SP6b. The sound is wonderful. I also purchased around the same time an AI L3 dealer demo directly from AI. AI is upgrading the power supply and some internal caps so it will more or less be... | |
| Tube Preamp Recommendations? Sorry dryanlocker, I don't have a manual. I just looked at the remote and don't see any writing that would indicate codes. | |
| Tube Preamp Recommendations? Bdp24, do you like to Telefunkens better than the Phillips Jan 5751 that it comes with? Also, what is the benefit of the mode switch? I figured you'd set it to stereo and forget it? | |
| Tube Preamp Recommendations? Thank you, bdp24! I got the AR SP-6b. Looking forward to listening to it. Thank you to everyone who responded. What a great community! | |
| Tube Preamp Recommendations? Thanks, jond. I'll check those two out. I'm definitely looking for a used piece to get the biggest bang for the buck. | |
| Tube Preamp Recommendations? Thanks for the responses, everybody. I've spent a ridiculous amount of time researching pre-amps and it had gotten a bit overwhelming for this newbie. I appreciate all the thoughtful comments. Kalali, the impedance of the ProAcs is 8 ohms. The ... |