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Which Preamp??
Helping a friend with a preamp decision. First up is the Spectral DMC6, then the Sumo Athena, then the Craver C-1 and C-2.
Must be solid state with on board phono section which all four of these have.
My nod of course goes to the Spectral, then the Athena and for me would not even consider the Carver units.
Of course the Spectral is the most expensive of the four, but in my opinion head and shoulders above the rest.
I remember the Sumo unit, but just don't know much about it.
His power amp is a CJ 2100 solid state power amp, turntable VPI Scout with Benz MC cartridge. Speakers Vandersteen 2CE Signature MK II.
If anyone has info on the Sumo preamp or the Carver units let me know and I will forward to him.
Must be solid state with on board phono section which all four of these have.
My nod of course goes to the Spectral, then the Athena and for me would not even consider the Carver units.
Of course the Spectral is the most expensive of the four, but in my opinion head and shoulders above the rest.
I remember the Sumo unit, but just don't know much about it.
His power amp is a CJ 2100 solid state power amp, turntable VPI Scout with Benz MC cartridge. Speakers Vandersteen 2CE Signature MK II.
If anyone has info on the Sumo preamp or the Carver units let me know and I will forward to him.