Thanks!
That is really good - I am currently using the Pre-Amp stage of a "classic" (1980's) NAD 7220 Receiver as my Pre.
It still seems pretty decent to my ears, but I am nearly certain that there has probably been some degradation (old Electrolytic caps / other grunge) that has happened, little by little, over the years.
Current budget limits prevent me from going SERIOUSLY high-end - but if the PS Audio compares favorably with relatively new NAD Masters gear, then in my less-than-optimal room, it should still be a noticeable upgrade (and I found a source where I can get one for a little over a Thou-US, so the Value could actually be even BETTER)
But before I "take the plunge" - I am still obsessing about other options such as the Emotiva XSP-1 and maybe geeking-out on building a VTA SP14 tube preamp kit...
That is really good - I am currently using the Pre-Amp stage of a "classic" (1980's) NAD 7220 Receiver as my Pre.
It still seems pretty decent to my ears, but I am nearly certain that there has probably been some degradation (old Electrolytic caps / other grunge) that has happened, little by little, over the years.
Current budget limits prevent me from going SERIOUSLY high-end - but if the PS Audio compares favorably with relatively new NAD Masters gear, then in my less-than-optimal room, it should still be a noticeable upgrade (and I found a source where I can get one for a little over a Thou-US, so the Value could actually be even BETTER)
But before I "take the plunge" - I am still obsessing about other options such as the Emotiva XSP-1 and maybe geeking-out on building a VTA SP14 tube preamp kit...