Tubes Asylum: REVIEW: Y&S Symphonies Preamplifier (Tube) by Stereo Steve

Model:	Symphonies
Category:	Preamplifier (Tube)
Suggested Retail Price:	$995
Description:	High-Definition Tubes Line Preamplifier
Manufacturer URL:	Y&S
Manufacturer URL:	Y&S

Review by Stereo Steve on February 24, 2003 at 19:33:13
IP Address: 68.70.163.120

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I will agree with the previous review of this product. YS is selling these for $400 shipped on Audiogon. I wanted to try a tube pre-amp so I took a chance and ordered. I received it in 8 days here on the East coast. After about 25-35 hrs. burn in, it sounds great. It competes very well with my Musical Fidelity A3cr pre. I run it through the A3cr amp. CD player is a Tjoeb 4000 with upsampler. I wouldn't hesitate to order form YS-Audio in Hong Kong. They have the highest integrety. I thought I had a problem with my unit and e-mailed them. They offered to replace it paying the shipping both ways or send me the part and $80.oo to have it repaired locally. I returned the money when I found the problem was not the pre-mp. I really like this pre-amp.

Product Weakness: No remote...but for $400.00 ??
Product Strengths: Sound Quality, Resolution, Very musical.

Associated Equipment for this Review:
Amplifier:	Musical Fidelity A3cr
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	MF A3cr
Sources (CDP/Turntable):	Njoe Tjoeb 4000 -Mullards-Upsampler
Speakers:	Maggie 12
Cables/Interconnects:	Silver Sonic
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Jazz, acoustic
Room Size (LxWxH):	25 x 15 x 9
Room Comments/Treatments:	Carpet, Leather furniture
Time Period/Length of Audition:	3 weeks
Other (Power Conditioner etc.):	Ultimate Outlet
Type of Audition/Review:	Product Owner

Product Weakness:	No remote...but for $400.00 ??
Product Strengths:	Sound Quality, Resolution, Very musical.