Quote:
Originally Posted by tdimler
Karl......my simple setup is a Mytek Manhattan II into a Jeff Rowland 625 S2 into Salon2's. The Mytek has an excellent pre-amp IMO. The 523 provided a measure of smoothness over going direct from the Manhattan II plus a little more body. I also was lucky to have the newest version of the darTZeel NHB-18NS to try. It did everything the Levinson did plus enlarged the image and it just gives a special glow to things like vocals and instruments like violin or cello.
Although both pre-amps provide improvement, without unlimited funds, the cost of gain is too great to justify in my situation.
The Ayre KXR-twenty is supposed to be a world class pre. Would love to try it too. I suspect it is very neutral.
Two other pre-amps on my short list are the Luxman C900-u and older Rowland Criterion.
|
Thank you for elaborating. I always deliberate on the sound improvement vs. funds, so I understand your point. While there is better gear than what I have, I bought what I could afford, same as you. I’m sure you get a lot of enjoyment from your system too!
