I have many years in the Audio field ,and for the moneys I have listened to and compared notes on parts quality
value and sound , for a 6as7 based preamp , the New Consonance cyber 222 Mk-2 is a real gem it has it's own
seperate outboard power suppy, it now uses Auri cap capacitors and 1% film resisitors and uses a micro processor controller relay for the volume panel.
The unit weighs over 33 lbs ,it was at $2000 and was lowered and improved how many companys look at how to do both and succeed.The build quality is as good as any $4000
unit I have owned .I put in a decent power cord, replaced
the EH 5ar4 with the Best MUllard which has much better control and dynamics , and a matched quad of Chrome dome Sylvanias from the 1950 for under $300 for the tubes,
you now have a pre that will go toe to toe with most any $4k unit ,and do compare apples for apples for value.
value and sound , for a 6as7 based preamp , the New Consonance cyber 222 Mk-2 is a real gem it has it's own
seperate outboard power suppy, it now uses Auri cap capacitors and 1% film resisitors and uses a micro processor controller relay for the volume panel.
The unit weighs over 33 lbs ,it was at $2000 and was lowered and improved how many companys look at how to do both and succeed.The build quality is as good as any $4000
unit I have owned .I put in a decent power cord, replaced
the EH 5ar4 with the Best MUllard which has much better control and dynamics , and a matched quad of Chrome dome Sylvanias from the 1950 for under $300 for the tubes,
you now have a pre that will go toe to toe with most any $4k unit ,and do compare apples for apples for value.