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Hmmm

I find preamps sweeten the sound.

I can easily understand that perception using the C-J as they tend to have a "caramel" sort of tonal balance. Even the vaunted ART I used to hear at Sea Cliff.

I don't, however, find that an Audio Research SP20 "sweetens" the signal. It is a hybrid using JFETs and 6H30 tubes with an ultra stiff power supply (more energy than a VTA ST-70) and balanced operation.


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  • Hmmm - E-Stat 12:25:19 08/14/16 (4)
    • RE: Hmmm - Michael Samra 16:17:07 08/14/16 (3)
      • RE: Hmmm - E-Stat 18:21:45 08/14/16 (2)
        • RE: Hmmm - Michael Samra 18:08:57 08/15/16 (1)
          • RE: Hmmm - E-Stat 19:15:14 08/15/16 (0)

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