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  1. #11
    Join Date: Jan 2011

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    I'm Paul.

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    Hi,
    the only concern I have with a passive pre-amp is I dont think it will work with my phono stage & 500 watt power amps...

    thanks
    Klimax DS/3,Lp12,Keel,Aro,Radikal/1,Kandid & Tron Seven (Ultimate) Klimax Kontrol/1,Solos/1 & Akurate 242's (mark 3)

  2. #12
    Join Date: Sep 2009

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    it will work superbly pidge , they are amazing . i have had 6 mfa pre amps and used them with loads of power amps . its a very good price and if for some reason it did not work it will be fairly easy to sell
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  3. #13
    Join Date: Sep 2017

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    And if you can stretch to an MFA Baby Reference (v1 or V2) you will stick your original pre in the classifieds. The Baby Ref really is stunning for the way it just let's it all through, my recently acquired V1 was a keeper within 30 seconds of plugging it into my system. Its replaced a MasterSound PHL5 which is superb in its own right easily matching an ARC SP26, but was totally outclassed by the Baby Ref.

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  4. #14
    Join Date: Sep 2009

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    agreed , had a v1 baby ref and it was very good indeed
    ou might slip, you might slide, you might
    Stumble and fall by the road side
    But don't you ever let nobody drag your spirit down
    Remember you're walking up to heaven

    Don't let nobody turn you around
    … Walk with the rich, walk with the poor
    Learn from everyone, that's what life is for
    And don't you let nobody drag your spirit down

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    Join Date: Dec 2016

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    My Music first has silver wound transformers so a step between the one being offered and the baby ref, however that has ousted a BAT VK5i pre into active ATCs, my wife immediately commented that the sound appeared smoother and more detailed, these MFAs are really worth a try especially at the price being asked; good luck whatever you decide.

  6. #16
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    Still looking....
    Klimax DS/3,Lp12,Keel,Aro,Radikal/1,Kandid & Tron Seven (Ultimate) Klimax Kontrol/1,Solos/1 & Akurate 242's (mark 3)

  7. #17
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    Still looking for something local...
    Klimax DS/3,Lp12,Keel,Aro,Radikal/1,Kandid & Tron Seven (Ultimate) Klimax Kontrol/1,Solos/1 & Akurate 242's (mark 3)

  8. #18
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    Now sorted thanks
    Klimax DS/3,Lp12,Keel,Aro,Radikal/1,Kandid & Tron Seven (Ultimate) Klimax Kontrol/1,Solos/1 & Akurate 242's (mark 3)

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