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1st sound vs. placette?

I need to purchase a preamp. I currently have atmas-phere m60mk2's feeding audio physic step sle's. I was considering a placette active line stage or a first sound presence line stage-does anyone have experience with both lines-feel free to make suggestions for other models as well. (remote control would be a grand bonus)

thanks,

Fred
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tomryan
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I have the Placette and find it nearly invisible, sonically. I have tried one other passive and three pre-amps in the last few years (including an $8,000.00 tube type) and find the Placette the most neutral and finest sounding. And the remote volume control works superbly.
bigkidz
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Try the Tom Evans SS Vibe preamp, it was no contest with all the preamps I have tried so far.

Happy Listening.
calanctus
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Bigkidz, have you compared the Tom Evans Vibe to some of the other top preamps mentioned in this thread--First Sound, Placette active, Klyne, Pass, Ayre K1? I'd be interested to hear more about this unit since it is not well known over here.
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baranyi
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Bigkidz have you heard the Vibe vs. the famed Supratek preamps? I just posted a thread regarding those preamps and the First Sound.
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