Like many posters, I am skeptical about these cheap mini components but decided to give it a try. My expectations were low which is good in the world of audio enhancement, we all know how the placebo effect can be of falling in love with Gear Love before it's even released! Anyway, this thing is tiny and feels a little fragile with all the cables connected. No problems connecting hoses so that was good. My goal with this was purely experimental, tuning for fun like many audio nerds are. I use it as a buffer - I run an Onkyo 7030 CD player into this preamp and then connect it to my fully restored Sansui 317 integrated amplifier via the AUX RCA input, not the preout - the speakers are the Ascend Acoustic 340se -Network. So it gets tone control functions on both the tube preamp and the built-in amplifier, with which I can shape the sound a bit more. I had to adjust the volume on both the preamp and the amp, but that's not a problem. It was completely dead, it was the first test for me, at least I knew it wasn't causing any discernible hissing or hissing. I noticed more bass density, the highs seem smoother at this early stage with the standard tubes. It sounds surprisingly good and gives me the ability to fine tune bass and treble. So, yes, it did affect my system and that's why I just ordered a set of Russian lamps to test. In fact I can build an office system around these mini preamp/amps since I have an extra set of good bookshelf speakers.
500W PSU With 80 Plus Bronze Certification For Efficient Power Supply
37 Review
32GB Memory Upgrade Kit For Laptops: Timetec DDR4 2666MHz PC4-21300 Non-ECC Unbuffered RAM Modules (2X16GB) With 2Rx8 Dual Rank And 260 Pin SODIMM Design, Ideal For Notebook PC And Computer Upgrades
36 Review
ARESGAME AGK850 - 850W Fully Modular 80Plus Gold Certified Power Supply Unit
32 Review
Upgrade Your Laptop'S Performance With Timetec'S 4GB DDR3L / DDR3 RAM At 1600MHz Speeds - Non-ECC, Unbuffered, Dual Rank, With 204 Pin SODIMM - Low Voltage 1.35V / 1.5V, CL11 (4GB Module)
37 Review
Stream Your Favorite Tunes With AUNA KR-200 SI Internet Kitchen Radio - Spotify Support, Remote Control, And More!
15 Review
Sangean PR-D4W Portable Weather Alert Radio with AM/FM Bandwidth Narrowing and Auto Tracking for Improved Searchability
12 Review
JBL Horizon Bluetooth Alarm Clock Radio with Multiple Alarms, Soothing Ambient LED Light, Automatic LCD Display, and Dual USB Charging (White, AM/FM Radio)
41 Review
AUNA Connect 150 Black 2.1 Wi-Fi Internet Radio Music Player With MP3 USB Port, AUX & Remote Control - Black
16 Review