Tubes Asylum: REVIEW: PAIA 9305 Preamplifier (Tube) by carverjunkie

Model:	9305
Category:	Preamplifier (Tube)
Suggested Retail Price:	$118
Description:	Mini pre-amp with adjustable distortion
Manufacturer URL:	PAIA
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Review by carverjunkie ( A ) on April 15, 2005 at 21:28:03
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From a maker of DIY kits aimed mainly at the amateur musician, the "hi-fi" TubeHead is a DIY kit that gives you a little effects box that lets you add anywhere from no distortion to overdrive, for as much "tube sound" as you like. A good intro to kit-building and tube sound, and fun to play with. Put it in your "external processor" loop today!

Product Weakness: Have to build yer own. Not a true pre-amp with multiple inputs, etc.
Product Strengths: Decent parts quality, good sound from something so inexpensive. Can (probably) sell it on eBay for near what you paid for kit.

Associated Equipment for this Review:
Amplifier:	Carver M-400t (pair)
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Carver C-4000
Sources (CDP/Turntable):	XM, Carver tuner, PC
Speakers:	Magnepan 1.6 QR
Cables/Interconnects:	Regular, non-magic
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Jazz, Rock, Eclectic
Other (Power Conditioner etc.):	Same
Type of Audition/Review:	Product Owner

Product Weakness:	Have to build yer own. Not a true pre-amp with multiple inputs, etc.
Product Strengths:	Decent parts quality, good sound from something so inexpensive. Can (probably) sell it on eBay for near what you paid for kit.