Suggestions for a holographic preamp?
I'm looking to replacing my Herron Audio tube line stage with something else, not because of a problem with the sound, but for a few other reasons.
I do both digital and analog, and have a Herron Audio tube phono preamp. My power amp is an MSB S-200, which is awesome, and my speakers are Marten Parker Duos, which are wonderful for a deep, holographic soundstage that I like so much.
I listen mostly to rock and reggae, and I'm looking to keep the price under $10K US, and I'm fine with a used one as well.
I get the feeling that I will need a tube preamp to get that holographic sound, but perhaps there are some SS ones that do as good a job?
The fellow I work with at The Music Room suggested a ModWright LS-100 or a used PS Audio BHK preamp; I've researched and they both look like they'd fit the bill, but I'd like to hear your suggestions, too!
@pindac - you are absolutely correct, which is why I'm soliciting many opinions as well as checking reviews and forums. @joeycastillo - MicroZOTL is one I'll be considering, and I see they have a 30-day home tryout. Spacial Audio Raven has a 45-day return policy. For new gear, Backert has a 14-day trial on a Rhumba Extreme 1.4, and PS Audio has a 30-day trial for the PMG Signature. |
I know you are looking for something different than this, but I had to throw it out there just because. I have a 1992 Carver CT-17 preamp tuner with a sonic holography circuit. Bob Carver apparently invented an effect that he thought sounds better. It has an actual front-panel button labelled "Hologram." FWIW. |
Thank you, @otimmons - all comments and suggestions are welcome - I always like to learn something new - and that's pretty cool about that Carver holography! |
