SF Owners - worthwhile to upgrade a Line 1 to SE?


Hi all. I have a Sonic Frontiers Line 1 mated with a Power 2 amp. I've been considering sending it to SF to have it upgraded to the Line 1SE status but the cost seems a bit high considering the resale value of the preamps (which is incredibly low considering how good the pre really is!). Any owners out there who have done the upgrade and if so, is it worth the money. Thanks for all replies.

Mike.
michaela

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I don't suspect that the changes in the internal wiring (which are VERY short paths) makes much of a difference re: 1 vs. 1 SE. But the tubes will make an extrodinary difference. Look for some Seimens 7308's or Brimars as suggested above. Put them in two most rear positions, burn them in continuously for 100 hrs. and pop in from time to time for a listen. You'll be amazed.

Lots of good tubes on this site. Try this for starters: http://cgi.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cl.pl?preatube&1023319046

I plan on buying a pair from Fletchj in the next couple of days. I understand from others that have bought tubes from him here, that he's an awesome dude to deal with.

Best of luck!