Audio Experience Symphonies Preamplifiers
Audio Experience Symphonies Preamplifiers
USER REVIEWS
[Sep 29, 2008]
Haney
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Price
Weakness:
Can not really think of any. Very nice tube preamp. For the price on the used market I do not see how it can be beat ! With some nice tubes, it does what it should. It is clear and on the warm side with Amperex ECC83 tubes. I compared it side by side with an American made tube preamp that cost 3 x as much, used. The Symphonies had better bass response, was a tad warmer and was lower in gain. Just a better sounding amp all around.
Customer Service Have not had any problems or reasons to deal with Audio Experience. Similar Products Used: Wright Sound Tube Preamp
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[Jan 29, 2008]
Baldar
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Clean, clear, smooth and muscal. Great fit and finish.
Weakness:
Intermittent balance control. This is a great preamp for the price. Heck, this would be a great preamp for three times the price. In fact, I've used it in several high-end stereo shops to try out their speakers and have been told it sounded as good as their $1500 preamps. I thought so too, but it was interesting to hear them say so.
Customer Service The balance control became intermittent after a year. I sent it back to be repaired in warranty and they had it back to me in good shape fairly quickly, considering I had to send it to Hong Kong. Now the balance control has become intermittent again. I am pretty sure it is just a wiring problem. Since it is out of warranty, I will repair it myself. You might need to be handy with a soldering iron if you own this preamp. |