Sumo preamp

who can fix these it hums and makes a crazy noise when turned on .sounds good may need to be recapped

bbaxley211-06-2014 11:38am

timlub Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,039 posts 11-07-2014 at 02:52pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I believe the Athena is a Jason Stoddard design. He is at Schiit Audio, you might drop him an email for advice. Good Luck, Tim
wlutke Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 709 posts 11-07-2014 at 09:36pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I had the Sumo Athena II with the Andromeda amp. I gave it to Goodwill. IMO your best bet is to dump the pre and invest in a better one. It is a really poor performing pre.
timlub Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,039 posts 11-08-2014 at 02:31am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I used the Sumo Athena in a variety of settings, in the right system, it can be very enjoyable, surprisingly good in fact with the right amp & Speakers, but one system, I couldn't make it sing. No disrespect to Wlutke, but just couldn't agree with his blanket statement. The real problem is that it is selling regularly for about $250. At that price its a steal, but doesn't give much budget for repair before you are underwater. Good Luck, Tim