tk49 Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 Long time daily reader, rarely contribute. I just picked up a HK Citation 12, looking for opinions on preamp match. First thought is the JM Merlin, I know the Blueberry would be nice but budget won't allow. For now I'm using the preamp side of an old Marantz 2270, speakers are Forte II's. Craig do you have tweeks for the HK C 12? t Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 T, Isn't the Citation 12 a SS based amplifer? I'm pretty sure it is. Not saying anything wrong with that but I'm strictly a tube freak technician. I did a quick search and came up with this you may find some information here. http://www.ampslab.com/bi70mk2_hk12.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrot Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 Hey tk49, Post more often; it's fun! There's one of these amps up on eBay at the moment, and the seller comments on preamps he's tried: Regarding other pre-amps I've used with this power amp. Audio Research SP9; not a good match Dynaco PAT-4, PAT-5 They both are good matches. Audio Research SP14; A very good choice. The Citation 17/ Citation 12 combination just has a certain rightness to its sound. It's like having a good turntable thats dead on speed. With all the faults of an AR XA turntable, it has a certain rightness to its sound. I have no opinion, just passing along someone else's experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tk49 Posted December 3, 2006 Author Share Posted December 3, 2006 Thanks Craig, I knew you were the go to guy, I'll give the link a look. Any recommendations on tube preamps, thought I read that tubes up front made for a good combo w/ss. t Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSport Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 The Merlin would be sweet and sounded like it is in your price range...Mark is very giving and helpful. Good luck, Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tk49 Posted December 3, 2006 Author Share Posted December 3, 2006 Parrot, thanks forn the post, I read the same about the 17/12 match. I have a Cayin TA 30 as my main system and real like the tube sound, looking to build a secondary system. t Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 Thanks Craig, I knew you were the go to guy, I'll give the link a look. Any recommendations on tube preamps, thought I read that tubes up front made for a good combo w/ss. t With knowing very little about the Citation I would not feel comfortable making any absolute recommendations on what tube preamp will mate the best with that amplifier. I will say the gamble would be small if you gave the Merlin others have mentioned a whirl if it has the features you desire and is within your price range. One great feature of all Juicy Music preamps are the implementation of per channel level controls and main volume controls that seem to have little or no drawbacks when dialed in a various levels to match the amplifier sensitivity specification. This makes the preamps very versatile in respects to system mating. Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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