Congratulations! I am so satisfied with the ML XL. It is my end game preamp. Wishing you many years of enjoyment with it. Can I recommend Ken-Rad VT 231 (6SN7) tubes. In my system they are magic.
Another tube preamp "What should I buy" question.
I’m looking for a preamp to last me for the next 20 years - a once in a lifetime opportunity to spend big. Have a Holo Spring DAC, and will never have a turntable so linestage only. It’s to feed a Michi S5 power amp, into a pair of Cornwalls.
I’m close to pushing the button on a McIntosh MC2700. But why not the Prima Luna Evo 400 Pre? Or (and this is a wildcard) a Leben preamp? Love the idea of a Manley Neo Classic 300B but am concerned of reports of hum that the Cornwalls would only accentuate.
I know this kind of question has been asked many times before on this forum, but what’s the current view? Does anyone have an informed opinion one way or the other?
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Did you consider the Audio Cary SLP-05? I am in a similar situation looking for a long term preamp. My system is currently comprised of Gustard R30->Anthem AVM90->Simaudio Moon W10->Aerial Acoustics 20Tv2s and have an issue with the upper end sounding a bit clinical and harsh. AI has suggested that the SLP-05 would be a top contender and Rhumba Extreme 1.4, Motherlode XL and PL400EVO are also great contenders. |
To @rowester, good for you. I can imagine you are going to like this preamp feeding your Michi S5. That’s a neat amp. I’ve been retracing old Rotel steps myself. It’s been enjoyable using a 6SN7 tube preamp to feed any of my former solid state or tube amps. The newer tubes are getting to better too. Trying different 6SN7s to achieve a particular sound can be fun. It will be worth the wait. |
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