Amp/Preamp Asylum: REVIEW: Audio Electronic Supply AE-3 Preamplifier (Tube) by drmoss_ca Looking for a new Amp or Preamp? If you're after tubes, post over here.

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Model:	AE-3
Category:	Preamplifier (Tube)
Suggested Retail Price:	$717.00
Description:	Very simple tubed (6SN7) pre-amp
Manufacturer URL:	Audio Electronic Supply
Manufacturer URL:	Audio Electronic Supply

Review by drmoss_ca ( A ) on May 04, 2006 at 15:35:07 IP Address: 142.68.78.199

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I have had a plain AE3 for about six years and have now replaced it with the DJH Signature version, upgraded with silver solder, NOS tubes and the RVC-2 remote volume control. Good as its predecessor was, this pre-amp is absolutely stunning for the relatively small price, and looks (if they matter) wonderful.

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Product Weakness:	None noted.
Product Strengths:	Sheer smooth musicality, yet retains detail.

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Associated Equipment for this Review:
Amplifier:	Audio Electronics SE-811 monoblocks
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	this is the preamp!
Sources (CDP/Turntable):	Ayre C-5xe, Rega Planar 3 & AE PH-1 phono stage
Speakers:	Quad 989
Cables/Interconnects:	Atlas Equator, Monster Cable MSigma-2
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Classical, opera, jazz, blues
Room Size (LxWxH):	25' x 20' x cathedral
Room Comments/Treatments:	very 'live'
Time Period/Length of Audition:	Six years
Type of Audition/Review:	Product Owner

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