Sonic Frontiers! Parts quality, topography and design are superior. Let’s make this easy. A $600 difference for what would serve you better spread over say a five year usage translates to $120/yr. or $3/day. Really?! Go forth grasshopper.
Which Preamp Would You Choose?
I am looking at two tube preamps. The first is a refurbished and upgraded Sonic Frontiers Line-1 hollow state preamp, and the second is a modified and upgraded Jolida Fusion tube preamp. Both are configured the way I want them (Balanced inputs and outputs, Tape loop for recording, and remote), and both are in exceptional condition. The Jolida is about $600 less than the Sonic Frontiers. I will be running the pre into a McIntosh MC-2155, and will add an outboard phono preamp for my vinyl addiction. I do not find any substantive reviews on the Jolida, so I am having trouble comparing performance between the preamps. I am trying to cap the Sonic Frontiers at about $1500 to $1700. Anyone have experience with either of these units?