I read the rave reviews and picked up a used Symphonies Ver2 about a year ago. It buzzed like crazy. The seller said it was fine before shipping (and I believe him). I did everything within reason to isolate the problem (different tubes, cables, etc.), but couldn't find the problem. The seller agreed to take it back. When he got it, he went through the circuitry with a fine tooth comb and found a broken solder connection. I suppose this can happen during transit, but I've never witnessed it before. I've bought lots of used gear and never had a problem. The result of this incident made me question the quality and construction of Audio Experience gear.
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?