Wyred 4 Sound STP-SE Preamp

pearsall001
pearsall001 Posts: 5,091
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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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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,300
    edited October 6
    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..
    Polk Audio SDA 2.3tl Fully Hot Rodded. 😎

    SVS SB16 X2

    Cary SLP-05/Ultimate Upgrade.
    Cary SA-500.1 ES Amps
    Cary DMS 800PV Network
    OPPO UDP 205/ModWright Modification
    VPI Scout TT / Dynavector 20x2
    Jolida JD9 Fully Modified

    VPI MW-1 Cyclone RCM

    MIT Shotgun 3 cables throughout / Except TT, and PC’s
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 6,815
    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.
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,091
    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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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,091
    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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  • marvda1
    marvda1 Posts: 4,903
    https://forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/200865/dehavilland-ultraverve-tube-pre-with-remote#latest
    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
    Puritan PSM156
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,091
    marvda1 wrote: »
    https://forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/200865/dehavilland-ultraverve-tube-pre-with-remote#latest

    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.
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  • I-SIG
    I-SIG Posts: 2,243
    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"
    Link: http://polkarmy.com/forums

    Sony 75" Bravia 4K | 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 | Rotel Michi P5 | Signal Cable Silver Resolution XLR's | Cambridge Audio azur 840C--Wadia 170i + iPod jammed w/ lossless audio--Oppo 970 | Pure|AV PF31d
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 6,815
    I-SIG wrote: »
    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...
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,300
    I-SIG wrote: »
    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"

    How??
    Polk Audio SDA 2.3tl Fully Hot Rodded. 😎

    SVS SB16 X2

    Cary SLP-05/Ultimate Upgrade.
    Cary SA-500.1 ES Amps
    Cary DMS 800PV Network
    OPPO UDP 205/ModWright Modification
    VPI Scout TT / Dynavector 20x2
    Jolida JD9 Fully Modified

    VPI MW-1 Cyclone RCM

    MIT Shotgun 3 cables throughout / Except TT, and PC’s
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  • I-SIG
    I-SIG Posts: 2,243
    By "blew up" I mean I was walking out the door one day and suddenly the system made this awful feedback-type sound and before I could race back inside to turn it off the whole system went down and the preamp wouldn't turn on.

    I opened up the unit and it had a different, but distinctive burned-electronics-smell. I couldn't find anything obviously burnt/failed like a capacitor or board.

    So, I replaced the fuse, hoping that maybe it blew and did its job protecting the power side, but it still wouldn't turn on.

    I thankfully had a small Cambridge integrated to get me by for a while until I settled on the Michi. Then I found a great deal on an open-box unit. It offers so much connectivity, plus a great sound.

    At this point it's just boxed up in my office and I'm deciding what to with it.

    Thanks,
    Wes
    "Partywaggin"
    Link: http://polkarmy.com/forums

    Sony 75" Bravia 4K | 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 | Rotel Michi P5 | Signal Cable Silver Resolution XLR's | Cambridge Audio azur 840C--Wadia 170i + iPod jammed w/ lossless audio--Oppo 970 | Pure|AV PF31d
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 6,815
    I-SIG wrote: »
    By "blew up" I mean I was walking out the door one day and suddenly the system made this awful feedback-type sound and before I could race back inside to turn it off the whole system went down and the preamp wouldn't turn on.

    I opened up the unit and it had a different, but distinctive burned-electronics-smell. I couldn't find anything obviously burnt/failed like a capacitor or board.

    So, I replaced the fuse, hoping that maybe it blew and did its job protecting the power side, but it still wouldn't turn on.

    I thankfully had a small Cambridge integrated to get me by for a while until I settled on the Michi. Then I found a great deal on an open-box unit. It offers so much connectivity, plus a great sound.

    At this point it's just boxed up in my office and I'm deciding what to with it.

    Thanks,
    Wes
    "Partywaggin"

    You might want to check with EJ at Wyred and see what their repair rates are like. They might also pay you for it (as-is), fix it, and then sell it from their website.
    For rig details, see my profile. Nothing here anymore...
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,300
    edited November 16
    ^^^^THIS^^^^
    Polk Audio SDA 2.3tl Fully Hot Rodded. 😎

    SVS SB16 X2

    Cary SLP-05/Ultimate Upgrade.
    Cary SA-500.1 ES Amps
    Cary DMS 800PV Network
    OPPO UDP 205/ModWright Modification
    VPI Scout TT / Dynavector 20x2
    Jolida JD9 Fully Modified

    VPI MW-1 Cyclone RCM

    MIT Shotgun 3 cables throughout / Except TT, and PC’s
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  • I-SIG
    I-SIG Posts: 2,243
    You might want to check with EJ at Wyred and see what their repair rates are like. They might also pay you for it (as-is), fix it, and then sell it from their website

    Will do! Thanks!

    When I called them to get the fuse size, they seemed annoyed. It was almost impossible to read on the factory fuse.
    Link: http://polkarmy.com/forums

    Sony 75" Bravia 4K | 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 | Rotel Michi P5 | Signal Cable Silver Resolution XLR's | Cambridge Audio azur 840C--Wadia 170i + iPod jammed w/ lossless audio--Oppo 970 | Pure|AV PF31d
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,300
    I would have just asked them to send me one, all my dealings with W4S were always top shelf.
    They were great guys to talk to at RMAF back in the day as well.
    Polk Audio SDA 2.3tl Fully Hot Rodded. 😎

    SVS SB16 X2

    Cary SLP-05/Ultimate Upgrade.
    Cary SA-500.1 ES Amps
    Cary DMS 800PV Network
    OPPO UDP 205/ModWright Modification
    VPI Scout TT / Dynavector 20x2
    Jolida JD9 Fully Modified

    VPI MW-1 Cyclone RCM

    MIT Shotgun 3 cables throughout / Except TT, and PC’s
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  • I-SIG
    I-SIG Posts: 2,243
    They were great guys to talk to at RMAF back in the day as well

    Too funny! That's where my preamp came from!
    Link: http://polkarmy.com/forums

    Sony 75" Bravia 4K | 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 | Rotel Michi P5 | Signal Cable Silver Resolution XLR's | Cambridge Audio azur 840C--Wadia 170i + iPod jammed w/ lossless audio--Oppo 970 | Pure|AV PF31d
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 6,815
    I-SIG wrote: »
    You might want to check with EJ at Wyred and see what their repair rates are like. They might also pay you for it (as-is), fix it, and then sell it from their website

    Will do! Thanks!

    When I called them to get the fuse size, they seemed annoyed. It was almost impossible to read on the factory fuse.

    These days, you might get better service from an email rather than a call, especially with a small company like Wyred.
    For rig details, see my profile. Nothing here anymore...
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