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In Reply to: RE: I find myself thinking of the good gear I let go and now I want some of it back posted by airtime on August 12, 2016 at 08:50:27
As you probably know, I just assembled the VTA SP14 preamp kit and I really really like it. My Pass Labs X1 is now history because the SP14 sounds better. If you're a kit builder, I highly recommend the SP14 with upgraded Sylvania chrome-dome tubes, Mundorf silver-oil output caps and a Khozmo remote volume control. You won't regret it. If you're not a kit builder, buy it assembled. It's really worth it.
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John, this is huge for you. I know you are not the type to change gear on a whim. And is a testimony that you don't have to spend 10,000 to get a superb performing preamp.....
Actually, it was kind of a whim to start building kits again. I was getting bored and I thought that building a kit might put some excitement back into my audio hobby. However, I didn't honestly expect the SP14 to sound better than my Pass Labs X1. Perhaps the X1 is slowing down in its old age. After all, it's been powered on for 13-years. I'm considering sending it back to Pass Labs for a checkup.
Best regards,
John Elison
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