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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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jppenn
130 posts
 
The deHavilland Ultraverve has one 6sn7 tube, two 6ah4 tubes and one 5aw4. Amazing sound with the right vintage 6sn7!
manolo
12 posts
 
Well, as a Supratek Chardonnay owner, I will have to recommend a Supratek preamp. I know, Supratek closed its doors, but I believe they still have some Chardonnay's or will still be making them. Anyway, they get to this pages often

Go to the Supratek Threads and you will find tons of info.
The Chardonnay sounds fantastic, even with a SS amplifier i use. Plinius btw.
bryceeboy
115 posts
 
Try the Atma-Sphere MP-3. It's a killer.
polk432
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Got a Cary SLP98P in Feb 08. then got a CaryV12R amp 2 weeks later. Sounds fantastic. I may go for a pair of Gallo 3.1's to replace Krause Cinema Extremes. Anyone ever heard these?
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sfar
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I can't do a comparison with your other candidates but I'm extremely pleased with the AES AE-3 DJH Signature preamp I'm using now. It's got a small footprint that might help in the setup you describe and is incredibly well built with all point-top-point wiring and tube rectification. As one of the reviews of it said, "We will go out on a limb and say this: The AE-3 DJH competes with cost-no-object preamps from ANY manufacturer."
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