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  1. #51
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    Re: Wyred 4 Sound STP-SE preamp !

    I didn't think such taunting was allowed around these parts!

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    Re: Wyred 4 Sound STP-SE preamp !

    Ha! I get it all the time.
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    Re: Wyred 4 Sound STP-SE preamp !

    Consider yourself officially taunted...

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8yjNbcKkNY
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    Re: Wyred 4 Sound STP-SE preamp !

    I love that Monty Python scene.
    Fleetwood Deville by Oswald Mills Audio, Vienna Acoustics Haydn Jubilee, Wharfedale Linton w/ stands, Klipsch RB-75, Klipsch RP-160M.

    Job INTegrated. Luxman L-595aSE

    NAD C 658 streamer.

    First Watt SIT-3, Job 250 Monos, NuForce STA200, AkitikA GT-102 amp, ASL Wave monos, Dennis Had 45 monos. Absolute Audio Labs PCF 25 amp (improved First Watt F7 super clone)

    Topping D90, RME Audio ADI-2 DAC FS, ModWright Ultimate Sony XA-5400ES.

    Burmester 948, McIntosh MCLK12, Kimber Kable, Siltech, Cardas, Avanti Audio cables.

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    Re: Wyred 4 Sound STP-SE preamp !

    Looking at getting a STP-SE stage 2 or a Parasound JC2 since they are about the same price here. Has anyone compared these 2? Will pair them with a Nord One UP amp.

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    Re: Wyred 4 Sound STP-SE preamp !

    I have not heard the Parasound, but I can tell you the Wyred 4 Sound STP-SE is a very very good preamplifier... It may very well be one of the best values, performance for the dollar in the audio industry!
    McIntosh C49, MC152, MR85, R778 | T+A DAC 8 DSD | KEF LS50 Meta w/S2, KC62 (x2) | Rega RP8, Ania Pro, NEO PSU | Technics SL-1500C | Audio Technica VM750ML | Hexmat Eclipse, Yellow Bird, Molekula, Molekula Mini | Pro-Ject VC-E | Falcon NW PC Server (Roon Core & HQPlayer) | Microsoft Surface Pro 6 (Roon Controller) | Abyss Diana Phi | Schiit Jotunheim 2 | Astell&Kern SE200 | Oppo BDP105

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    Re: Wyred 4 Sound STP-SE preamp !

    gtl

    I have no experience with the Parasound but I have tried the pairing of the STP and the Nord One Up and still own both. The STP-SE is pretty hard to beat in it's price range. I have used it with SS, tubes and Class D and it worked well with all of them. I am sure the Parasound is very good too as Mr. Curl doesn't design bad gear.
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    Re: Wyred 4 Sound STP-SE preamp !

    I've had my (preowned) STP-SE (stage 2 upgrades) for just a few days now and love what it does with my First Watt F7, I think I am now hearing what the amp is capable of. Having a remote is great for a change! I appreciate how cool it runs and all the input options. I am running it at volume 80 right now (vinyl rig) for peak levels around 80db with a scofield/Medeski jazz record. With CDs I rarely get above 63 but it still sounds great when I do get into the added gain stage. A keeper piece of gear!
    Ron

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    Re: Wyred 4 Sound STP-SE preamp !

    Excellent Ron... I am happy with my STP-SE and the First Watt F6 combination. I do not have the Stage 2 yet, but probably will down the road. I just added the DAC-2v2SE which really makes the STP/FW combo shine!!!
    McIntosh C49, MC152, MR85, R778 | T+A DAC 8 DSD | KEF LS50 Meta w/S2, KC62 (x2) | Rega RP8, Ania Pro, NEO PSU | Technics SL-1500C | Audio Technica VM750ML | Hexmat Eclipse, Yellow Bird, Molekula, Molekula Mini | Pro-Ject VC-E | Falcon NW PC Server (Roon Core & HQPlayer) | Microsoft Surface Pro 6 (Roon Controller) | Abyss Diana Phi | Schiit Jotunheim 2 | Astell&Kern SE200 | Oppo BDP105

    “One of the great challenges in life is knowing enough to think you're right but not enough to know you're wrong”
    "You can't use reason to convince anyone out of an argument that they didn't use reason to get into"
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    Re: Wyred 4 Sound STP-SE preamp !

    Sounds great Randy, I have the older Metrum octave so that is on my upgrade list next! (though I am still listening to CDs and vinyl, no hires streaming yet...). Gotta love the First Watts! Srajan at 6moons has a really good handle on how they all sound, and if you read Nelson's papers and see his posts on diyaudio you can get his take on them too. Fascinating stuff for sure.
    Ron

    Amplification: Sugden Signature A21SE integrated amp, LUMIN M1
    Digital Source: Sonictransporter i5 Roon core, Metrum Ambre streamer, Sonnet Morpheus DAC
    Analog Source: Clearaudio Concept Wood with Satisfy tonearm, nagaoka mp-200 cart, Graham Slee Reflex Gold phono pre
    Speakers: Revival Audio Atalante 3, DeVore 3XL
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    Re: Wyred 4 Sound STP-SE preamp !

    Here is a good one... https://newrecordday.com/first-watt-f6-power-amplifier/ , FW and STP-SE, nice combo!
    McIntosh C49, MC152, MR85, R778 | T+A DAC 8 DSD | KEF LS50 Meta w/S2, KC62 (x2) | Rega RP8, Ania Pro, NEO PSU | Technics SL-1500C | Audio Technica VM750ML | Hexmat Eclipse, Yellow Bird, Molekula, Molekula Mini | Pro-Ject VC-E | Falcon NW PC Server (Roon Core & HQPlayer) | Microsoft Surface Pro 6 (Roon Controller) | Abyss Diana Phi | Schiit Jotunheim 2 | Astell&Kern SE200 | Oppo BDP105

    “One of the great challenges in life is knowing enough to think you're right but not enough to know you're wrong”
    "You can't use reason to convince anyone out of an argument that they didn't use reason to get into"
    ― Neil deGrasse Tyson

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