The Messenger preamp has the exact characteristics that you describe...and those traits are precisely why I bought the preamp in the first place.
Euphoric Realism vs. Euphonic Romanticism
The 300B amp that I am using has a magical euphoric (not euphonic) realism and I am looking for a linestage and phonostage with the same qualities. The amp is not euphonic, romantic, 'golden', 'vintage,' soft, fuzzy, or veiled. It is immediate, transparent and fast, yet beautiful, 'human,' and emotionally communicative.
I have tried the top models from each of the following maufacturers so there is no need to suggest these:
ARC
Atma-Sphere
Shindo
Hovland
CJ
Supratek
Aesthetix
CTC
Jeff Rowland
The preamp must be tubed and not passive.
I have tried the top models from each of the following maufacturers so there is no need to suggest these:
ARC
Atma-Sphere
Shindo
Hovland
CJ
Supratek
Aesthetix
CTC
Jeff Rowland
The preamp must be tubed and not passive.