[mresseguie]

What a difference adding a preamp to a system makes! [I already knew this years ago, but it never hurts to re-experience it.]

My new PRA-9X is in my system now. It's not even burned in (assuming that's necessary?), yet I immediately noticed a deeper soundstage, greater dynamics, and a more pleasant almost tube-like sound to my music. Well done, Jason!

I can't wait for my new EVO STA-SE to arrive in a couple weeks. Please, please send me the first one, so I don't have to wait any longer! 

Michael

[AllanS]

What else is in the chain?

[mresseguie]

What else is in the chain?

It's a hodge podge mixture:

Nuprime CDT-8
Nuprime PRA-9X preamp
Holo Spring3 KTE
Class D IcePower 1200AS2
Fritz Loudspeakers Carrera Compact (83.5dB)

While the speakers sound wonderful, their low efficiency demands a powerful amp to do them justice. Initially, I tried 100w/ch and 150w/ch amps only to realize I needed some serious power, which led me to try the Class D amp, which does power them nicely.