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6SN7 based Pre-Amplifier

I enjoy my 6SN7 based Counterpoint SA-11 pre-amplifier for years. Now I am looking a 6SN7 based pre-amplifer at more manageable size for my second system. The other equipments are

1. Source - Resolution CD-55
2. Power Amplifier - Counterpoint NP-100
3. Speaker - Opera Mezza
4. Interconnect cable - Silver Audio Appasionata
5 Speaker cable - Silver Audio Symphony 48
4. Music - 75% classical 15% new age 10% jazz
5. Room Size - 12 x 15 x 9

Candidates

1. AES AE-3
2. Consonance Cyber 222
3. Ming DA MC-2A3
4. Cary SLP-98

For the owners of these gears, could you share your experiences? Espeically, the Ming Da and Consonance pre-amplifers.

Of course, I am open for other suggestions.

Happy Listening.

Otto
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johnsonwu
410 posts
 
The Aria basic WV11 is still $6350.
Not anyone can afford it.
Since the thread starter is interested in 6SN7
I could only recommend Melody 1688 Signature
or TubeCAD.com DIY boards for the Aikido 6Sn7 balanaced design) , or get Scott Frankland (local in the Bay Area) to custom build an MFA line stage for you.
The Ming Da 2A3 seems like its not purely a 6SN7 preamp.
The 6922 seem to be used as followers.
frankk
50 posts
 
Also Mapletree audio. Never heard it but priced right.
My Dehavilland Ultraverve is the best so far. I don't see too many Ultraverves come up for sale compared to others.
vett93
205 posts
 
I have listened to Antique Sound Lab Flora EX DT and liked it. If you have not tried it yet, you may want to give it a try.

One thing about 6SN7 is that it is very tube dependent. I am still searching for a 6SN7 that is good for vocal, Jazz, and Classical music....
polk432
1,116 posts
 
Get the Cary SLP98P !! EBAY customer service may agree. 1-800-717-3229
johnsonwu
410 posts
 
Polk432 are you hinting that the MC-2A3 is a fraudulent listing? Or are you referring to an SLP98P? Seller of the formet seems to be some shipping liquidator.
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