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a little pre help please

Hi all, just wondering if anyone has done an A-B demo with the AES AE-3 Mk II, or the AE-3 DJH and compared it/them to the Primaluna 3 preamp. I am aware of course that the associated equipment makes a difference to the overall sound. So if you don't mind at least saying what type of tubes you were running in your amp(s)

thanks in advance!

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kt_88
tpsonic
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My friend bought a PL2,then tried the 3 preamp.He loved the PL2,but the 3s' soundstage was rather flat-YMMV.
kt_88 OP
242 posts
 
hmmm that is not quite what I was hoping to hear.

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tpsonic
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Do you need phono?? Can I assume that your budget is $700-1000? Maybe the Juicy Music,Mod wright,Klimo,Audio Mirror or a little more>>Herron.
rotarius
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I have used the AE-3 mkII and the DJH in the same system. The MKII has stronger bass and can be too warm and thick in certain set-ups. It is very smooth on top, punchier and more dynamic than the DJH but the midrange was a bit flat and recessed compared to the DJH which also throws a bigger soundstage. I like my lightly modded, plain ol' AE-3 the best though.
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