When someone answers gear questions for you, you must consider whether they are trying to sell you something; an honest seller gives the true answer rather than the most profitable one (e.g., always recommending a preamp).
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Kevin DiehlEvidence Quote
“if i was just selling it i would give you the answer that would make the most money and i would say oh no get it to preamp that's the most important part that's selling it but kevin's not about selling it kevin is about telling it the way it is”
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What's More Important? Tube Preamp or Power Amp? Too Many Tubes? w/ Upscale Audio's Kevin Deal— Upscale Audio High FidelityCreated: 6/18/2026, 2:32:01 PM
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