Electra Print PVA preamp...any thoughts?

acresm22 · « **on:** 28 Jan 2006, 04:01 am »

Hello all,

Anyone have any first-hand experience with the PVA preamp from Electra Print Audio? I've been alternating between two different passive line stages in my two-channel rig (Denon DVD-2900 into a Handmade Audio Deluxe 2A3 amp), but haven't found the right combo yet.

Is the PVA similar in design to the Bent Audio and/or the Django, or are those tranformer-controlled preamps something else entirely?

Thanks for your help!

Dan

Gordy · « **Reply #1 on:** 28 Jan 2006, 04:57 am »

Hi Acresm22,

They are all kissin' cousins really, the Bent, Django and a few others like Music First use the B & S transformers, where others like Electra Print and Sonic Euphoria use slightly different autoformers. They all seem to get great press, but I've only heard the Bent and Django in my system

I suspect the EP would be a great match for your 2A3 if the Denon has the drive for it!!!

acresm22 · « **Reply #2 on:** 28 Jan 2006, 04:06 pm »

Thanks Gordy! The Denon has a 2v output and an output impedance of 470 ohms...I'm trying to find out if that's workable with the EP.

Dan

JoshK · « **Reply #3 on:** 28 Jan 2006, 04:42 pm »

Long ago I auditioned the Bent in my system, now I have a pair of Dave Slagle's AVCs to try (more like the Electra Print). It might be a little bit before I have it set up and ready to go but I'll let you know what I think.

acresm22 · « **Reply #4 on:** 28 Jan 2006, 06:06 pm »

Thanks Josh...keep me posted!
I must say, compared with some of the other tranny pres out there, the EP sure is priced right.

Dan

JoshK · « **Reply #5 on:** 28 Jan 2006, 07:11 pm »

by the way, the dave slagle AVCs are really cheap if you can solder. www.intactaudio.com
$200 for the pair and a switch. I think dave offers a TVC too but it is much more expensive and dave prefers the sound of the AVC.

I bought a remote control scheme for the AVCs off dantimax.dk, so for an extra $133 shipped I got remote volume control with the AVCs.