[Ashurbanipal]

I just finished a Clarinet line stage. So now should I get a Bugle or go ahead spend the money on a Cornet2?

I mostly listen to rock music. I'm just now getting into vinyl and am doing it because CDs these days are mastered so horribly that I can't stand them. So I'm not very concerned about staging and imaging. I don't really care if the rock singer's screams are coming from a tightly focused center or if the artificially created reverb and stereo sounds accurately recreate musician placement or stage depth. I do care about minimum harshness, decent dynamics, and a snappy, aggressive, and big sound.

[analog97]

I just finished a Clarinet line stage. So now should I get a Bugle or go ahead spend the money on a Cornet2?

Simple.  Yes!!  I have a Clarinet, Cornet2 and Bugle.  The Clarinet and Cornet2 are a wonderful combo.   

[Ashurbanipal]

So in terms of harshness, dynamics, and snappiness, the Cornet2 is significantly better than a Bugle run at +/-15V? I'm secretly hoping someone will let me know that the Bugle is just as good if you're OK with solid state cause I don't really have money to drop on another tube pre. But I'd rather part with the money than be less than satisfied. I'm OK with solid state if it's high quality.

[hagtech]

The BUGLE is not as good.  It is great for the money, but it really doesn't stand up to a CORNET.  You can live with a BUGLE, but in the long run you'll probably be happier having invested in the tube stage.  If money is tight, get the BUGLE now, then sell it when you upgrade. 

jh

[rotcoddam]

Cornet or Cornet2
Bugle can't touch them.
(another happy customer )