Mark, while I don't have either a PS Audio or W4S component in my system, I do have a preamp that is a Grounded Grid kit from Transcendent Sound, that has some key upgrades, such as caps, tubes, attenuator and switching, but the main point is that it uses 12AU7 tubes.
I would in no way call it laid back, or smoothed over or rolled off in high frequencies. It replaced a very good passive line stage, and I feel there is no loss of transparency with the change.
I drive either a Class D (500 Wpc) or an SET 300B for my 12" Tannoy HPD's, and each sounds very special in their own way. I'm leaning towards the BHK pre being the best choice, it sounds like a great deal.
Regards,
Dan
I would in no way call it laid back, or smoothed over or rolled off in high frequencies. It replaced a very good passive line stage, and I feel there is no loss of transparency with the change.
I drive either a Class D (500 Wpc) or an SET 300B for my 12" Tannoy HPD's, and each sounds very special in their own way. I'm leaning towards the BHK pre being the best choice, it sounds like a great deal.
Regards,
Dan