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RE: S.M.S.L.

I never used my Trends without a good preamp. I dont know how it sounds like as a standalone unit ; i would suspect it would sound thinner - but probably even more lucid and transparent. A good preamp goes a long way to correct the "faults" of those little T-amps; a little bit of tweaking (coupling caps etc) does wonders as well, and let's not forget: a good linear regulated PSU to replace the 3$ smps wall wart, and you get a sound that's both more clean and more relaxed (see my other post).

The SMSL I use it as a standalone unit - in a less demanding application - and it's fantastic, I love it. About to buy a second one, for a mini home-studio, powering some vintage Beovox C40. Cute as hell.

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