JE Labs Full Function Preamp

Phono: 2x 6SL7s, Linestage: 2x 6SN7s and 2x 76s

External choke input power supply with GZ34 as a rectifier

Battery-biased for 6SL7s, precision resistors where applicable

Custom metal-on-wood chassis

Built for Mike McKee

Completed on 6/24/09

JEL FF Preamp - been listening to this for about one month
"I consider this preamp a perfect match for the WE2A3 monoblocks.  The preamp is neutral, seeming to have the exact same sonic qualities as the 2A3 amps.  It took what little veil there was off, especially enhancing the clarity and soundstaging of the amps.  The preamp is inherently quiet, no hum or buzz at all.  The initial tube selection (6SL7 + 76 + 6SN7) had two mildly noisy tubes and I have since switched to highly regarded, matched NOS pairs that have eliminated the noise and made the best even better.  The tubes in the preamp are inherently microphonic, but I have no microphonics with the preamp.  I mulled over getting this preamp for nearly two months, but I should not have waited one day.  This preamp definitely completes my system." - Mike McKee