Well, since selling my stereomour to purchase the BeePre, the closest amplifier I could grab to test the BeePre with my Altecs was my DIY FirstWatt F5 I built a few years ago. It's a solid state, class A amplifier that is good for about 25wpc RMS. I really like this amplifier and have heard it quite a bit but always with my DIY Pass B1...
Well, with everything hooked up the first thing I noted was that this preamp is dead silent. No hum, hiss, buzz or any audible noise between tracks. It sounds unbelievable and added that DHT magic to the F5's neutral, if not a tad warm presentation.
I listened for about an hour and a half before I had to power down to get the kids ready for bed. I am very anxious to install the BeeQuiet, but I can't believe that there is really still room for improvement. I'm blown away. I really, really can't wait to get the Paramounts in and built now!
BeePre, Paramounts 1.1, Eros, Thorens TD-124/AudioMods Tonearm/Ortofon 2M Black, IFI Micro Idsd, HQPlayer, Altec 604-8G Duplex/620 Cabinets/Markwart Crossovers
S.E.X. 2.1, AKG K701