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RE: Measurements

You live and learn in audio as a hobby. If I wanted an active tube line stage at this point, I'm pretty sure I'd build some version of the Aikido circuit from scratch.

Maybe I'll run a thorough diagnostic of the PAS, but it's got to be something that affects both channels. The last time I checked the 12X4, it was strong.

I appreciate the advice on situations where a line stage is definitely needed. Very useful information. My passive preamp will probably end up installed inside my ST70.

My current push to get this sorted out started, btw, when I was testing a Pioneer SPEC-4 SS power amp I'd fixed for a customer in my main system. It had outstanding bass control when hooked to my KEF 104s, but when I hooked my PAS and ST70 back up, I realized that I was missing something essential to the music. Within its power limitations, my Dyna SCA-35 also has more articulate bass than the PAS/ST70.

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