Since my entry on 6-7-10, the Ver2 has failed. Am trying to get plans from the maker in China, but haven't heard anything back. Makes me wonder about the workmanship.... maybe a re-affirmation of getting what one pays for......A while back, this particular unit appeared on line with the asking price of a grand. That would have been a bad mistake.
Audio Experience A2E
Looking for someone that has some history with the Chinese brand Audio Experience, more specifically the A2E. I have a Theta Miles CD transport, a CB3 with superior boards, 2 Krell KMA 160 monoblocks and a pair of Wilson Maxx II's. I'm looking for a warmer sound and thought a nice tube preamp may be just what I need. I realize the preamp mentioned doesn't exactly match the quality of my other components, but I want to ease into the tube thing slowly if at all. I've been told I may want a "Hybrid" preamp to keep up with my krells. I'm also gonna dust off my old Pioneer PL-71 turntable, so I will need a phono stage eventually and off course a new cartridge to replace my Shure V-15 series III. I've been told a stylus is no longer available for it(??) Any comments?