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! 

larsman

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As a Wire Type used as a signal path on a cable, it will be beneficial to the sent signal to augment a Holographic ( me terminology for this effect is ethereal ) perception of an End Sound produced.

http://www.acrolink.jp/english/products/7n_a2070.html

Luxman also uses the same Wire Type and occasionally it is found as a PC 1 Wire directly from Mitsubishi.

The Link is direct from Mitsubishi and shows for Product Code for the Wire Type.

The Product Code could serve as method to finding the wire only from other sources?

https://www.mitsubishi-copper.com/en/products/materials/mof_6n8/

Mitsubishi has in recent months produced a state of the art OFC Copper Wire that is Comparable but surpassing oxygen-free copper C10200, which has the highest electrical conductivity (101%IACS). 

I also am in the market for a preamp and the Conrad Johnson ET-7 S2 is on my short list can be bought used in your price range. I read the reviews and they are truly excellent.

Best luck on your quest.

pindac

That was me, and thank you for the reply. I've got a good supply of high quality Japanese bulk cable, but my contact in Japan has since moved back to the states....so no joy there anymore.

@vthokie83 I have failed to find D. U. C. C as a Wire Only.

I have found a 7N Stress Free Wire but was not convinced it was D. U. C. C.

I also once found a PC Triple C Wire as a Single 0.08mm.

Coil Winding on a MC is typically 0.03mm

 

Still new in my system, but the Spatial Raven is giving the best holography I’ve ever had. Especially with Cryotone, Linlai, and Ray Reserve tubes.

Someone mentioned Rogue RP-7 which I also have and tested side by side.  It doesn’t come anywhere close to the Raven.