How about the Cary SLP-03 compared to the Modwright or the Aesthetix? It can be found for very cheap. I would love to go for the SLP-05 but it's well beyond my budget.
Modwright LS-100, Rogue RP-7, Aesthetix Calypso
I currently own a Rogue RP-1 and am looking to upgrade. Budget is ~2,500 (used). I have shortlisted the following 4 preamps:
- Rogue RP-7 (V1)
- Aestetix Calypso (Standard)
- Modwright LS-100
- Modwright SWL 9.0 AE
In order of preference: smoothness, dynamics, moderate to light warmth, detail, soundstage.
It is being paired with a Classe CA-2200 amp, Laiv uDAC+uDDC, and a pair of Audio Concepts Jaguar 2000s.
I like how the RP-1 has the dynamics and detail of a SS but also adds some tube warmth and smoothness.
Would love to hear your experience with any of these 4 preamps individually, how they compare, or how you would characterize their sound.
Thanks!
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I had Fisher 80AZ Mono Amps for many years, never changed the 5V4G rectifiers, they always tested good. I had no idea different rectifier tube would alter the sound, until My friend had Kara build him a Preamp http://www.dehavillandhifi.com/Products%20Page.htm And she sent both new and some spare used tubes, including a spare Rectifier. We were quite surprised at the difference it made, one sounded far better than the other.
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Just to close the loop on the thread, I ended up finding an RP-7 for a good price on AudioMart so I snagged it. I still want to compare it with an LS-100 or Calypso one of these days but that will have to wait. |
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