I am not going to be a wellspring of vast information regarding your desired comparison; I have only heard the First Sound at shows (RMAF, etc.) I have researched them with an eye towards a purchase sometime in the future but for present, my Gill Alana (upgraded to Mk III) will suit me just fine. I trade it out of two systems looking for the synergy of the whole; my other pre's are a Hovland hp 100 and an Ayre K-1. The Alana shines with its honesty and a slight bit of warmth, but does not seem to color the music in the least. The upgrade improved the darkness between notes, and while I may be getting lazy, the remote is most welcome when I shelve the Hovland. Mr. Gill is a responsive pleasant gentleman to deal with, and while I cannot say what the sound would be in your system, I can only say this pre is not leaving my home for the forseeable future.
Gill Audio Alana vs First Sound preamps
I'm trying to decide which preamp to go with. Both seem extremely nice but I am not able to demo either. Also, if anybody has an idea as to which FS preamp model is most equivalent (regardless of taste) to the Alana. My speakers are Von Shweikert VR 5 anniversary and amp is a Moscode Ag. Alternatively I can use an Art Audio Diabolo tube amp.
Thank you for any and all comments
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Thank you for any and all comments
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