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Response Audio / Audio Note custom DAC
Hi grateful.I am glad to hear you are still enjoying the custom DAC. From what I remember in building it, not much more to do. However, if you are interested in having a DHT output from the DAC, or any other sourve, we now have a 300B output stage... 
Tube Pre+ Transistor Power will burn your power Amp. easily?
There have been times when I have seen someone cause issues with a solid state amp being ruined by a tube pre but in every case it was due to turning both the preamp and amplifier on at the same time not allowing the voltages of the pre come up fi... 
sunfire classic vacuum tube preamp
hello kedoades, if you are still interested in obtaining more information on the Musica Bella preamps, please feel free to contact me through our site ResponseAudioNY 
Will the Usher 6371 stand the test of time ?
Usher Audio makes their own drivers and they are of exceptional quality. The 6371 is an older model but still a great speaker. Just listen to it and and I think you will agree.  
need balanced tube preamp used
Hi RCPrince As another option to consider, the Musica Bella Lusso preamp is available for half the retail price here on AudioGon and should meet all your requirements and more.Disclaimer: I am associated with Musica Bella 
Do ClassDAudio Amps Have Proper Decay Of Notes?
Dont rule out the importance of the amplifier as well as associated componemts as others have mentioned. I have been using Class D amps for.some.time now as the heart of our hybrid amps. In a system, everything matters. I prefer tubes in front of ... 
what pre-amps to try
With the specs of your amp, yes most preamps will mate well with it. If you want to go under $2k, the Musifa Bella LeAnna, has a low output impedance and is a tube unit sold direct. You can see it listed here on Audiogon.Disclaimer; I am associted... 
Tube preamp for under $3000
There is someone selling a $6,000+ Musica Bella LeAnna VTPS balanced preamp with remote for $2,500(Disclaimer: I am associated with Musica Bella Audio but not selling this piece) 
Normal or Abnormal?
In general, you should not have any noise associated with motorized volume controls regardless of price point.We have <$2,000 preamps with motorized controls and there is no noise at all. You might want to contact MF or the dealer. 
Ayon, are there too many ads out there?
They must be doing something right or have some serious financial backing. The kind of advertising they are doing on a regular basis is not cheap. 
Pre-Amp for Class D Amp
Sorry Charles1.You are correct. My wording was incorrect. The lower the number, the higher the sensitivity. Sorry for the incorrect wording. 
stereo preamp $2-5K suggestions
I haven't read all the post as I see some are in regard to the speakers. As others have mentioned, the preamp has to be compatible with the amplifier which means a lower output impedance when mating with solid state amps. There are a lot of good c... 
Tube preamp recommendations
We make a preamp that falls below your budget called the Musica Bella LeAnna that is custom built to order with features/options you want with your choice of a 12AU7 or 6922 circuit. 
Need advice on a tube line stage
If you are interested having a tube preamp custom built with the options you want, we do a lot of custom builds. Of course doing comparisons going this route is not possible. 
JOLIDA Issue
Very possible you could have had a bad tube from the start. Call your dealer (or Jolida if bought used) and let them know what's going on.Whenever dealing with tube products, the tubes are always first suspect when there is a problem.