Wyred 4 Sound STP-SE preamp !

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With the prodding of a few members here and great reviews, I was able to locate a gently used STP-SE. It arrived today and I had a few minutes to hook it up before I left for work.

Wow! What a great preamp. I need the amps to warm up and it to settle down from being tossed around by UPS, but so far it's outstanding. I am a little embarrassed to say, but it feels way more substantial and heavier than I expected. Fit and finish is superb. I guess the photos do not do it justice.

I am so looking forward to listening when I get home tonight.

Well done Wyred!

More to come.......
 
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Looking forward to more impressions, and also how it compares to others you've had, such as the Ayre KX-5 twenty.

Does it have either stage 1 or 2 upgrades?
 
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It's a standard STP-SE. I was thinking about doing the upgrades but not sure how much better it gets. Just thinking about diminishing returns but we'll see.

An easy sale for the KX-5 twenty came along and I sold it in anticipation of getting the KX-R twenty. I am kicking myself now because I realize just how good it sounded. While I am sure the KX-R twenty is stunning, it will take a lot more money to acquire and I think the KX-5 twenty was more than good enough for me.

So far the STP-SE is impressive.


Mrppv said:
Looking forward to more impressions, and also how it compares to others you've had, such as the Ayre KX-5 twenty.

Does it have either stage 1 or 2 upgrades?
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joeinid said:
It's a standard STP-SE. I was thinking about doing the upgrades but not sure how much better it gets. Just thinking about diminishing returns but we'll see.

An easy sale for the KX-5 twenty came along and I sold it in anticipation of getting the KX-R twenty. I am kicking myself now because I realize just how good it sounded. While I am sure the KX-R twenty is stunning, it will take a lot more money to acquire and I think the KX-5 twenty was more than good enough for me.

So far the STP-SE is impressive.
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Joe-You must be permanently bruised from all of the ass-kickings you have given yourself for selling gear that you didn't realize how good it was until it was gone. :lol:
 
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I am, wanna see?

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joeinid said:
With the prodding of a few members here and great reviews, I was able to locate a gently used STP-SE. It arrived today and I had a few minutes to hook it up before I left for work.

Wow! What a great preamp. I need the amps to warm up and it to settle down from being tossed around by UPS, but so far it's outstanding. I am a little embarrassed to say, but it feels way more substantial and heavier than I expected. Fit and finish is superb. I guess the photos do not do it justice.

I am so looking forward to listening when I get home tonight.

Well done Wyred!

More to come.......
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Enjoy Joe,
 
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All I have to say is the guy who gave up this STP-SE must have had a screw loose :popcorn:
 
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It is, isn't it.

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I found a review of the Wyred STP-SE and posted a paragraph below. It's from David Abramson of Stereotimes. From my standpoint, it's accurate.


http://www.stereotimes.com/amp082912.shtml

"I suppose what struck me as especially ‘special’ about the STP-SE is that it seemed utterly transparent, while at the same time giving you a spacious, slightly warm and cavernous perspective on the musical proceedings at hand. As a matter of fact, it seemed as though the STP-SE was sort of a hybrid of another sort; kind of like a cross between a great tubed pre and well, a great passive. All the details were there—but there was none of the passive-like passivity; the dynamic lethargy or sterility. There was also that wonderful bass depth and cavernous, airy soundstage with a mid row perspective and a touch o’ warmth—like a great tube pre."
 
Hi Chris,

That's what I am doing now. And, it's fabulous. Holy cow! I'm using Siltech and Kimber cables into the Ayre MXR-20's and it's utterly amazing. Love these amps, and the STP-SE does a superb job.



CPP said:
Joe you need to run your Lumin through STP via the xlr's, its really nice.
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Congrats Joe. Sorry I'm late to the party, but we just got internet service back about 8:00 pm. I listening to mine now with the Kismet amp and I agree it is just like David described it.
 
Thanks Jack. I smile thinking about what it cost vs how good it sounds. You're right about there being bargain priced gear out there that performs well above its price. We just need to find it and enjoy it.

Jack said:
Congrats Joe. Sorry I'm late to the party, but we just got internet service back about 8:00 pm. I listening to mine now with the Kismet amp and I agree it is just like David described it.
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It will get better the longer it is powered up. There are plenty of the "little guys" out there you just have to look for them. Be interested to see what you think of the W4S with the Nords.
 
Joe- have you listened enough to draw any conclusions? Is it a keeper, or do you still miss the Ayre?
 
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