![]() My dealer has the M3 and M6 and Empress, Jinro and 300b. I suppose whether you buy the pre or the amps first would depend on which component you are the least happy with in your current system. My vote: M5 + the Silver version (because you have silver-wired speakers) of one of the small monoblock amps like the Quest or Empress. But even then I’d be afraid that it would just open a whole new can of worms. For me that means I’ll try to hover as close to the upper end of Level 3 as I can justify, because I know venturing into the Level 4 products starts to get very expensive and frankly it just won’t be an option barring a great used deal. My advice is to get yourself into a position that would mean upgrading any further comes at a significant cost and/or would lead you down a path of changing everything, and use that as a deterrent. As finn mentioned the Silver versions are close enough in price to the standard versions that they should be a consideration, while the Sig is a much larger cost increase. I do wonder sometimes if the Quest Silver or Silver Sig would make a worthwhile difference, but ultimately I haven’t really got the itch to change anything. It’s an excellent combination with plenty of drive even for my non-HE AN-E’s. In my case the Quests are the normal non-silver version and I’ve had them for about 9 months, first with an M2 and then the M5 which joined in February. I have the M5/Quest combination and I’m really happy with it. If any of you have a moment to spare, would you please give me your most forthright views. On the other hand I fear that a Meishu will not satisfy when compared to a P3 or Empress mono blocks or my current amplifiers. It also does not reduce the number of boxes. I fear that the separates route will involve many upgrading steps that will create ‘what if’ dissatisfaction in the interim when listening, whether that be buying a power amp first and waiting for an AN preamp or buying a basic power amp(s) and waiting for the Silver or Sig variant in due course. That seems to leave M3/P3 (of one variant), P3/Empress (of one variant) or a Meishu (of one variant). A Jinro is currently out of my price range. I have listened to an Oto Sig next to a P3 Silver and Jinro and would not settle for an Oto Sig. I am attracted by moving away from the current dual mono pre-amp and push-pull E元4 monoblocks to a single ended triode (integrated?) amplifier. I would like to replace my current amplification with Audio Note. I suspect the question might have been answered indirectly by conjoining many previous comments but would value your opinions/the benefit of your experiences. Additionally, it incorporates an exceptionally fine Moving Magnet phono stage which uses three GE 5670 valves, Audio Note (UK) copper foil signal capacitors and it is own dedicated, valve regulated and rectified power supply.I have enjoyed reading threads on this excellent site for a long time now (mainly about Audio Note) and would like to ask a question please. Output connections are provided by two pairs of Single Ended / RCA sockets and a single pair of correctly specified and implemented Balanced / XLR outputs. This version of the M3 Phono is also equipped with a pair of balanced / XLR inputs, connected to in-house designed and manufactured input transformers, offering the best possible connection for sources with correctly specified Balanced / XLR outputs. Audio Note (UK) Copper wiring, a mix of Beyshlag and Audio Note (UK) tantalum resistors, SILMIC capacitors and Audio Note (UK) copper foil signal capacitors are used throughout the circuit, along with in-house designed and manufactured, custom Audio Note (UK) output transformers which feature I-E M4 cores and copper windings. This power supply also features an ECL82 for voltage regulation and a 5651 for voltage stabilizer. The M3 Phono Pre Amplifier features an ECCWB line stage, powered by a 6X5 valve rectified power supply based on the M10‟s Galahad PSU. The Audio Note (UK) M3 Line Pre Amplifier has been specifically engineered for sonic performance rather than a technical specification, and fulfills all Audio Note (UK) Level 3 criteria: –
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