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What can you tell me about First Sound pre-amps?

Only recently have heard about these pre-amps. Are they as good as they are made out to be? Is the least expensive model as good as say a R0land Synergy? I live in Seattle and have never heard of this pre-amp so any information would be GREATLY appreciated. Thanks in advance, Jerry.
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guidocorona
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Calloway, what preamp is your upcoming FS replacing?
rwwear
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Are these the preamps that have separate left and right volume controls? If so, why?
guidocorona
4,114 posts
 
RWWEAR, yes. the First Sound devices have separate volume controls for the left/right channels. The preamps have completely separate mono circuits for each channel. This design extends to separate volume controls. The idea is that complete separate circuits will maximize sound quality, channel separation etc. . . They are not the only preampliphiers to be designed this way. Most Blue Circle pres share this feature. In fact, the Blue Circle AG 3000 is a fully balanced design with 4 volume controls.
hooper
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I used to own a Presence Deluxe Mk II, and at that time it was easily the best preamp I'd ever owned. It bested several other preamps in a shootout, including stuff by Krell, Levinson, and Rowland. I'd probably still have it today, but, alas, I went in a different direction. :(
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swampwalker
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Anyone ever hear an FS vs. a Joule?
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