Wyred 4 Sound STP-SE Preamp
pearsall001
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Anyone have any feedback on W4S gear, in particular their STP-SE pre?
"2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up.
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I don’t think that pre gets enough attention IMHO, well not around these parts anyway. I love it, I still have mine, but it has been put away since I acquired the Cary SLP-05. I still have the DAC-2 and the Mono Block amps SX-1000’s as well, all of which is in storage as well.
The amps are nice, but you can do better. The one nice thing about them is you won’t throw out your back moving them, LOL..
IMO their DAC’s, and that Pre Amp is W4S’s star points..
Their customer service is top notch as well, great people to deal with, one thing that Cary could take from them IMO.. -
I really like mine. It's a very revealing preamp. The volume control is super precise, but some people don't like the clicking relays. It has a pretty good range of passive volume control before any gain is added. Lots of "professional" reviews out there. It is hard to go wrong for the price (used). You would have no problem reselling if it didn't gel with your system. Don't over pay for one though. Price used should be $1000 or less.For rig details, see my profile. Nothing here anymore...
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Thanks for your responses on the SLP-SE preamp. Much appreciated!"2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up.
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I might be pulling the trigger on a Belles Aria pre. Any thoughts 🤔"2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up.
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Amplifiers: Norma IPA 140, MasterSound Compact 845, Ayre v6xe, Consonance Cyber 800
Preamp: deHavilland Ultraverve 3
Dac: Sonnet Morpheus 2, Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkIII
Transport: Jay's Audio CDT2 mk2, Lumin U1 mini
Speakers: Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II
Speaker Cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Organic Audio Organic Reference 2
Interconnects: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Argento Organic Reference 2, Argento Organic 2
Power Cables: Argento Organic Reference, Synergistic Research Foundation 10 and 12 ga.
Digital cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2 bnc, Tellurium Q aes, Silnote Audio Poseidon Signature 2 bnc
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It certainly looks like a dynamite piece! HT bypass is a must though. I can't tell by looking at the inputs if it has that capability."2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up. -
Mine blew up awhile back. I really liked it but just upgraded to a Michi P5.
Big step up in depth, detail, soundstage and precision.
Wesley
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Panasonic TH-42PHD8UK 42" HDTV | Polk Audio SDA-SRS's (w/RDO's & Vampire Posts) + SVS PC+ 25-31 | AudioQuest Granite (mids) + BWA Silver (highs) | Cary Audio CAD-200 | Signal Cable Silver Resolution XLR's | Wyred 4 Sound STP/SE Pre | Signal Cable Silver Resolution XLR's | Cambridge Audio azur 840C--Wadia 170i + iPod jammed w/ lossless audio--Oppo 970 | Pure|AV PF31d -
Mine blew up awhile back. I really liked it but just upgraded to a Michi P5.
Big step up in depth, detail, soundstage and precision.
Wesley
"Partywaggin"
"Blew Up?" There's not much to go wrong that isn't easily fixable unless it was something in the logic chip.For rig details, see my profile. Nothing here anymore... -
Mine blew up awhile back. I really liked it but just upgraded to a Michi P5.
Big step up in depth, detail, soundstage and precision.
Wesley
"Partywaggin"
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