Reb1208,
Which sockets are the buffers in the SF Line 3? These are different than the front two gain tubes, right?
Which sockets are the buffers in the SF Line 3? These are different than the front two gain tubes, right?
Upgrading Sonic Frontiers Line 3SE to ???
Have owned the unit a few years now, think it's time to upgrade to something better. I am happy with the midrange, top end, soundstage, transparency and all are important to me. One area I think I can use more is bass weight and dynamic, but don't want to lose any of the strength. Also like to have both SE & XLR input/output.
Have considered the following:
BAT VK-51SE
Aesthetix Calypso
ARC Ref 2 Mk II
???
Rest of my system is in flux, but what will stay is BAT VK-75SE, SF Amati Homage, VPI SSM Signature w/ Shelter 901.
I might add a solid state amp like Pass XA or X.5 series and still keep the tube amp, might upgrade my SF Phono 1SE to something else as well if I change my pre.
Have considered the following:
BAT VK-51SE
Aesthetix Calypso
ARC Ref 2 Mk II
???
Rest of my system is in flux, but what will stay is BAT VK-75SE, SF Amati Homage, VPI SSM Signature w/ Shelter 901.
I might add a solid state amp like Pass XA or X.5 series and still keep the tube amp, might upgrade my SF Phono 1SE to something else as well if I change my pre.