Preamp for vinyl system

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Posted on July 22, 2016 at 19:00:23

jormungand
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Location: Hamilton
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I have a very first world problem. I am in the market for a mid range preamp. My system is LP only with a EAT forte, morche DP8 and ortofonA90' tri phono TRV EQ3SE vtl2.5 plinius sa250 usher BE10. Inhave tube rolled the vtl with RTF 12au7. The sound of my system is fast, dynamic and detailed. I have short listed the VAC renaissance and the Ayon Auris. One is 12AX7 and the other a 6H30 tube preamp. Any asylum inmates have any experience with either? I have recently listened also to the VTL 5.5 sig mk2

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Vacuum Tube Audio

Cuernavaca

11:08:00 07/25/16

RE: Preamp for vinyl system

airtime

07:13:32 07/24/16

I own a VAC Standard (no phono) Good sound...

Smelly_Socks

21:20:00 07/23/16

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Vacuum Tube Audio

Cuernavaca

11:08:00 07/25/16

RE: Preamp for vinyl system

airtime

07:13:32 07/24/16

I own a VAC Standard (no phono) Good sound...

Smelly_Socks

21:20:00 07/23/16

RE: Preamp for vinyl system

airtime

07:24:40 07/23/16

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How long have you had one in your system, and what others did you compare them to?

1973shovel

14:30:41 07/23/16

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Correction: I heard the PH14 and liked it,

steve.ott@kctcs.edu

20:01:55 07/24/16

John Elison recently built the SP14

steve.ott@kctcs.edu

19:58:16 07/24/16

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RE: John Elison recently built the SP14

1973shovel

01:56:58 07/28/16

RE: John Elison recently built the SP14

John Elison

21:32:05 07/24/16

RE: How long have you had one in your system, and what others did you compare them to?

airtime

18:28:14 07/23/16

OK, thanks. (nt)

1973shovel

13:15:08 07/24/16

RE: Preamp for vinyl system, posted on July 23, 2016 at 07:24:40

airtime
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Posts: 11287
Location: Arizona
Joined: February 4, 2003

I always liked these if you want to add on a GOOD phono pre to your system.

Good tubes and vinyl - a good match

http://www.tubes4hifi.com/pre11.htm#PH10

How long have you had one in your system, and what others did you compare them to? , posted on July 23, 2016 at 14:30:41
1973shovel Audiophile Posts: 10117 Location: Greenville SC Joined: February 25, 2007	Thanks!

RE: How long have you had one in your system, and what others did you compare them to? , posted on July 23, 2016 at 18:28:14
airtime Audiophile Posts: 11287 Location: Arizona Joined: February 4, 2003	Let me restate that - I've had my eye on that for a long time. Especially the linestage ones.

I own a VAC Standard (no phono) Good sound..., posted on July 23, 2016 at 21:20:00

Smelly_Socks

I bought it used.. With factory upgrades.
Excellent sound in line with your preferences.

Another preamp I have (and love) is an Audio Research SP-15 which has an excellent tubed phono section.
Also bought used several years ago.

If"I" were looking for a tubed with phono preamp today, I would be buying an Audio Research SP-20
New is $9 grand. But it is around the price of your suggested VAC Renaissance. VAC products are great.

RE: Preamp for vinyl system, posted on July 24, 2016 at 07:13:32
airtime Audiophile Posts: 11287 Location: Arizona Joined: February 4, 2003	Why don't you take a run over to the Vinyl or tube forum with this. You gotta have a tubed pre for vinyl!!! You are serious about your vinyl and you seem to have a wide budget. So enjoy the search since you do have some wonderful options. Those guys over at the tube forum do know there vinyl preamps!!!! charles

OK, thanks. (nt), posted on July 24, 2016 at 13:15:08
1973shovel Audiophile Posts: 10117 Location: Greenville SC Joined: February 25, 2007

John Elison recently built the SP14 , posted on July 24, 2016 at 19:58:16

steve.ott@kctcs.edu
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I heard it at his place and liked it. Go to his thread in Vinyl Asylum:

http://www.audioasylum.com/audio/vinyl/messages/113/1135869.

Correction: I heard the PH14 and liked it,, posted on July 24, 2016 at 20:01:55
steve.ott@kctcs.edu Audiophile Posts: 795 Joined: January 16, 2009	and he is building the preamp SP14.

RE: John Elison recently built the SP14 , posted on July 24, 2016 at 21:32:05
John Elison Audiophile Posts: 23900 Location: Central Kentucky Joined: December 20, 2000 Contributor Since: January 29, 2004	Hi Steve, I'm actually in the process of building the SP14 line-stage. I already built the PH16 phono-stage and it sounds very good, especially for its reasonable price of $710, which includes shipping costs. I'm waiting for the enclosure for the SP14, which should be here by Friday or Saturday. Then I can complete the SP14 project. I'll keep you posted. Best regards, John Elison

Vacuum Tube Audio, posted on July 25, 2016 at 11:08:00
Cuernavaca Audiophile Posts: 878 Location: NW Joined: December 23, 2011	I have a SP-14 preamp(Don Sachs built) and a PH-16 phono preamp from VTA. I am satisfied that for the money, I don't think I could do much better for midrange, soundstage and upper frequency smoothness. I listen to primarily vinyl, Garrard 301, 401 and Thorens TD124. Thomas "I've never owned a firearm, but I do have an attack parrot!"

RE: John Elison recently built the SP14 , posted on July 28, 2016 at 01:56:58
1973shovel Audiophile Posts: 10117 Location: Greenville SC Joined: February 25, 2007	Thanks Steve, I asked, because the poster was giving praise to something he apparently never heard, so I was looking for some clarification. It's good to hear that John's having so much fun building his kits and enjoying the results!

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