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Opinions on preamps

I am considering upgrading my pre amp. My system is as follows:
Sonic Frontiers SFL2
VAC Renaissance 70 MKlll
Klyne 7 PX3.5 phono
Verity Parsifal Encores
Basis Debut
Graham 2.0
Clearaudio Accurate
Dedicated room with much attention to details (wires, set up, isolation)

The weak link in my system is the SFL2 preamp. I am considering the following:
BAT 30SE
BAT 50SE
Wyetech Opal
Hovland
Emotive Sira

Anyone familiar with these items.
Your thoughts would be greatly appreciated

Thank You
bkonig
poorguy
90 posts
 
Audio Consulting's Silver Rock with C37 treatment.
vikkysingh
154 posts
 
Of the ones you have mentioned I have heard the Hovland so I will go with that. I actually preffered the Blue Circle BC3000. I will never say another component "blows another out of the water" (especially at this price point) but I thought the Blue Circle BC3000 was far quieter and as musical. Have fun!
-Vik
stehno
1,453 posts
 
Foundation Research is a small company in Canada that produces amps, preamp, noise loads for speakers, and passive in-line power conditioners.

I've heard on several occassions that FR's new tube pre-amp the V6 has far exceeded any competition at audio shows around the Toronto area. I think it goes for about $5k - $6k.

I own three of Foundation Research's in-line passive power conditioners LC-1's and LC-2 and believe them to be a superior product.

-IMO
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czbbcl
1,752 posts
 
Have you considered either a Conrad Johnson 16/17 ls?
kana813
956 posts
 
What makes you think the weak leak is the SFL-2? Have you tried different tubes, and you're obviously into LPs, why not try a tube phono stage.

You've also got a 4 ohm loudspeaker, no 65 watt tube amp is going to put out enough current into that load. Have you tried bigger amp.
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