

One thing that appeals to me about the Cary (in addition to not needing servicing any time soon) is the availability/price of NOS RCA 12AU7 tubes for it. The control panel (front face) was recently serviced by Chris Johnson at Parts Connexion in Ontario. Works perfectly, although the tubes are older. For the last ten years it has only been used infrequently and has been boxed up for the last several years. I'm happy with the Sonic Frontiers Line 1 (compared to my previous solid state preamp), but it's 23 years old and due for a good servicing. Selling my personal Sonic Frontiers Line 1 preamp, which I bought in 2000. audition line 2K 42 Shadow x reader one www Military officials said a sonic boom. The SFL-1 has two preamp outs, tape ins and outs, and five line-level inputs. Heres what it was What is a sonic boom and how is it related to waves. Sonic Frontiers Trans Line 1 & 2 Transformer. The Sonic Frontiers SFL-1 preamp rose to fame in the 1990s as a giant-killer and was widely praised, reaching Class B on Stereophile's recommended components list. Hammond Transformers Model H300178 Sonic Frontiers Power-1 Output Transformer. I think I am, anyway - with the caveat that I haven't heard a Conrad Johnson in my system.įull disclosure: I already have a Sonic Frontiers Line 1 with some NOS Telefunken tubes and my choice really comes down to do I recap the power supply and do some signal path upgrades on the Sonic Frontiers, or would I be better off selling it and buying the newer Cary SLP-03. Sonic Frontiers, SFL-1 Linestage Preamp - SOLD 899.00 999.00 Shipping calculated at checkout. So, I'm looking more towards neutral than overly warm from the preamp. But, if one is seeking neutrality, then the SF LINE 1 is the product to buy. If potential buyers value the 'euphonic' sound of tubes, they will be disappointed. email protected K Anthem/Sonic Frontiers CD-1, Great Deal 535 535 CAD CAD. From the midrange to the highs, thiscomponent is neutral with only a hint of tube glow and warmth. My main cartridge is a bit on the warm side as well. For a tube preamp, the LINE 1 has the tightest bass ever. My speakers are on the warm side, but pair well with the Bryston. I'm not really sure if I want warmer and tubier. Sonic Frontiers D/A converter looks really interesting, too.) The SFS-40 is currently the smallest power amp in their line, and the SFL-1 is. Thanks for the heads up on the Conrad Johnson. Sonic Frontiers Line 1 specification & technical data Preamp Output: 1V (56V max) Frequency Response: 2Hz to 250kHz Distortion: 0.01 Gain: 12dB (line).
