Amp/Preamp Asylum: REVIEW: Anthem Pre 2L Preamplifier (Tube) by Dynaudio

Model:	Pre 2L
Category:	Preamplifier (Tube)
Suggested Retail Price:	$1600
Description:	Tube Pre-Amp from the late Sonic Frontiers
Manufacturer URL:	Anthem
Manufacturer URL:	Anthem

Review by Dynaudio_Rules ( A ) on April 12, 2005 at 09:08:17
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I have had my Anthem Pre2L for about 3 years...I would say it is a very good Preamp and really does well when the chassis is damped as the metal is very microphonic...damping the circuit board is a must as well. Sonic improvements will be gained. Also dump the Soveteks and go for some Mullards or even JANPhilips great punch and bass. As is, it sounds great, its fast, clear and can deliver the goods. Volume pot stinks, but if you can get one on the used market grab it. You wont regret it. If you go for mod'ing it, go for the new caps, wire and damping. Then you will be in sonic heaven.

Product Weakness: volume pot, steel [highly microphonic] chassis....bad for tubes.
Product Strengths: Good all around tubed pre amp, easily modified for big emprovements in sound.

Associated Equipment for this Review:
Amplifier:	Aragon 8008BB
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	see review
Sources (CDP/Turntable):	Adcom GCD 700
Speakers:	Dynaudio 82
Cables/Interconnects:	AQ King Cobra
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	jazz
Type of Audition/Review:	Product Owner

Product Weakness:	volume pot, steel [highly microphonic] chassis....bad for tubes.
Product Strengths:	Good all around tubed pre amp, easily modified for big emprovements in sound.