PS Audio BHK Signature Preamplifier
I swapped my Audio Research Ref5SE out for this.
Love the volume control - it's reminiscent of Ayre's implementation - using gain rather than varying impedance. But it uses tube gain rather than transistors. Very good dynamics even at low levels.
Downsides - not as polished in terms of switching to HT bypass and back. The ARC mutes the output when you switch to HT Bypass.
The BHK dials down the volume as it switches input. So there's a split second of loud music if the other input is active.
I'm using it as part of a full PS Audio stack so there seems to be good synergy.
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