![]() ![]() Any comments on this? I don't know what causes it, but I've had it happen with a Levinson 331 amp, SF Line 3 pre-amp, an ESP power cord, and two different set of NOS tubes in my Line 2. I may start another thread about what causes that "big bloomy diffuse" sound character that I don't like at all- it sounds very un-natural to me. ![]() I've done some tube rolling with the Line 2, and keep going back to the very neutral stock Sovteks. without the Seimens/Brimar tubes.Īs of now, I'm leaning toward having the upgrade done and getting the new tube set too- then if I don't like the new tubes, I'd hope I could exchange them for the stock Sovteks with SF. Re the SF website, the up-grade for the Line 2 is $999. Your involvement in the SE up-grades is interesting. I now have somewhat different components and wires, and I'd like to try it again, but it's difficult to arrange as I live out in the boondocks. Mario 2-3 years ago I did audition a Line 3 in my system for about a week and it produced that "big bloomy diffuse forward" sound effect that I dislike so much. But I've also used the Line 1 in my stereo system, and Jason is right in that there is not a big difference in music quality between the Line 2 and Line 1- still, I prefer the Line 2 for music- it's a bit smoother and more refined. I have had experience with all of the stock Line series pre-amps, and I also own a Line 1 that I use in a "sort of" HT set-up. Thanks to all for your thoughtful responses. You can contact me on this if you'd like. While I would certainly suggest you do the upgrade, I would more adamantly suggest you get yourself a Line 3 first and then upgrade that when you can. I had a full compliment of Seimans put in mine, which I prefered to the stock Sovteks. The SE's are faster, much more liquid and musical than their counterparts, have better extension top and bottom, better decay, a more solid soundstage image and a weightier and more tuneful bass. ![]() I contend that it is one of the finest pre-amps available today for under $10,000. BTW, the pre-'SE' owners are still loving their pre-amps today! While I've heard all three of the SE pre-amps, I'm only intimately familiar with the 3. I sold a few of these to clients before an official nomenclature was added and they were thrilled! I think that persuaded Chris it was a good idea. I was so thrilled with the outcome that I nearly begged him to offer either an 'SE' or 'Signature' version at some point. It all started with a few mods I'd requested from Chris Johnson, President of the company, and slowly snowballed from there. I've been a Sonic and Anthem dealer for some years now and am proud to tell you that I helped author the SE versions back in early '99. ![]()
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