Bent Audio Autoformer vs Tube Pre

Grannyring,
To be fair this topic has no universal 'right' answer as it depends on numerous varibles. For me however, a top quality active tube linestage is more satisfying and realistic of instruments and voice based on what I hear in live venues.Oh by the way, YMMV.
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Jtwrace,
Audiogon members don`t seem to mind when he touts his products on this site
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There are very talented designers and builders who for various reasons choose a particular coupling solution.If they decided to comment on this site,each would give a convincing explanation of why 'they do what they do'.All would seem valid,that`s why listening is the determining factor.There`ll be advantages and some degree of compromise with any method chosen,
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