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Hi end tube preamps, it’s all about functionality!!
So most preamps over $10 grand all sound very good. But functionality varies widely and a challenge to readily figure out.
some remotes don’t turn on unit, some leave tubes on while watching tv/movies assuming they have ht bypass functionality, some turn off avr when change is made to stereo listening (McIntosh), some use 3 tubes and some use 8 tubes, volume control process differences, power supply being external or internal, and many more feature variations.
it is a mess. The marketplace over time will make a buying decision abit easier as brands soon learn that the avr/stereo integration is a very important market and ease of use along with running costs need to be considered more carefully.
some remotes don’t turn on unit, some leave tubes on while watching tv/movies assuming they have ht bypass functionality, some turn off avr when change is made to stereo listening (McIntosh), some use 3 tubes and some use 8 tubes, volume control process differences, power supply being external or internal, and many more feature variations.
it is a mess. The marketplace over time will make a buying decision abit easier as brands soon learn that the avr/stereo integration is a very important market and ease of use along with running costs need to be considered more carefully.