Posted by jtwrace (A) on December 10, 2008 at 20:55:23

Anyone own a K&K preamp (linestage)? If so, let's hear your comments on it...What did it beat out? What are your general thoughts? Whether you built it or got it complete from K&K let's hear it.

Yes, I'm thinking of getting one...currently have a "big name" tube pre.

Thanks-

• RE: K&K preamp - audiowinenut 07:07:44 12/13/08 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: K&K preamp posted by jtwrace on December 10, 2008 at 20:55:23

  I recently had Kevin Carter build me a Line stage to replace my TVC (w/ S & B iron) that he too built for me two years ago. I am using a K&K phono stage and a non K&K custom made GM70 monos. I have had a good deal of time to run a head-to-head comparison with the line stage and the TVC...bottom line the line stage is a more sophisticated sound. The TVC gives a very detailed and polite sound with no noise. But the line stage has less grain, less high freq roll-off, bigger more balanced soundstage. The TVC, the Voice was more forward and the accompanying music was more in the background
  
  I hope this is helpful
  
  

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• Tube replacement in the DAVENPORT line stage - rickmcinnis@dogwoodfabrics.com 09:09:04 12/11/08 (2)
  In Reply to: RE: K&K preamp posted by jtwrace on December 10, 2008 at 20:55:23

  Last night I replaced the two 6N6p tubes in my line stage.
  
  I had started wondering if I was getting tired of my system, maybe something is wrong and it occurred to me that these tubes are known to not have a long life.
  
  When I got home I replaced them and enjoyed listening to my system for a good three hours. I was quite amazed and pleased by how much I had been missing. I am thinking that from here on I will replace them every six months just to be safe.
  
  As an aside to the fellow who is asking about this device, I am not one to take my gear to others houses or audition strange products in my house. I find all of that useless and one's assessment probably has more to do with how badly you want something new at that moment.
  
  I have listened to quite a few amplification stages in my thirty eight years of being obsessed with music and music reproduction.
  
  I am greatly pleased with my line stage, especially now that it has been renewed. I am embarrassed to say I did not realize how good it was/is!
  
  If you have unlimited funds I guess for five or six thousand dollars you could get something that is "better" and in a MUCH fancier box, but the only thing I could be sure of is that the box would be fancier.
  
  Dave Davenport is a true gentleman of the audio business and if you decide to use his product in your system you will be pleased with your choice from a sonic standpoint and support.
  
  Does anyone offer "selected" 6N6p's? Is the one with the "-i" suffix any better? Would having closer matched "halves" be worthwhile? I would like to know.
  
  As few outlets as there are for these tubes; so far, all I can find are EBAY sellers, I am surprised K&K does not have these listed for sale.
  
  Bye,
  
  Rick McInnis
  
  

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  • RE: Tube replacement in the DAVENPORT line stage - KevinC 13:50:22 12/12/08 (0)
    In Reply to: RE: Tube replacement in the DAVENPORT line stage posted by rickmcinnis@dogwoodfabrics.com on December 11, 2008 at 09:09:04

    I do sell the tubes that go into my kits, but only to kit owners. I don't list them on my website to avoid other inquiries. I apologize for the inconvenience of this, but it avoids lots of time spent answering e-mails that don't really serve to make the business successful.

    Kevin Carter
    K&K Audio
    www.kandkaudio.com
    
    

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  • RE: Tube replacement in the DAVENPORT line stage - jtwrace 13:59:41 12/11/08 (0)
    In Reply to: RE: Tube replacement in the DAVENPORT line stage posted by rickmcinnis@dogwoodfabrics.com on December 11, 2008 at 09:09:04

    Rick,
    
    Thanks for the info. I'm not interested in having the most beautiful preamp. I'm interested in having the most for my money as well as the "best" to me. The K&K was HIGHLY recommended so I just want to get feedback from owners like yourself.
    
    
    

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