>     Hi All, 
Hi!
>     I'm just throwing this out for others to think about. 
>     I recently bought a used stereo "Real Tube Direct" box by Tube Works 
>     for my bass, since my bass is stereo too - a Rickenbacker 4001. Anyway,
>     before I put it into my rack I started thinking how it might sound in 
>     my stereo system, since it seemed to have pretty good specs, and I was 
>     playing with the idea of making the CD less digital. I placed it in the
>     tape loop for an evening, and I liked what I heard during that short 
>     time, but I also wished I had more time to experiment with that hookup,
>     before making up my mind. Has anybody tried anything similar, or does 
>     anybody have a better idea? At around $500 retail, this is a costly 
>     experiment. :) 
>     ... dschmoll@nyx.net (David Schmoll)
You seem to have web access.    www.paia.com
They make several tube pre-amp kits starting at about $50 or so.
You have to have some mechanical and soldering skills or know someone 
who does but these things sound sweet!!!
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