I guess it doesn't matter, because my 2 REL Strata 5's are hooked up via the speaker terminals anyway. I would have liked a preout, but mine doesn't feature one. So overall, connectivity is good - my particular model has 2 CD inputs. The MM Phono version adds 1 x ECC83 and 1 x 6DJ8. The tubes are made up of 1 x ECC82, 2 x 6SL7, 4 x 5881/6L6G. For those that don't know, the Soro is a Class A single-ended line only 18 watt per channel integrated amplifier, with 4 inputs & tape loop. Unlike most other tube amplifiers on the market at the moment, the Soro does not display it's tubes for all to see - everything is concealed within the amplifier's case. It is a superbly built amplfier that looks classy, yet understated. I purchased my Audio Note Soro SE brand new during December 2007. I listen to jazz and rock music, mainly vinyl records, and I tried several both solid states and tube amplifiers from various audiophile brands before and along with the Soro, but I always kept it as it beat them everytime ! I use this Soro with both French "Mulidine" or Cabasse "Sampan" speakers (>93dB efficiency) and the Soro drive them very easily. The phono section is outstanding and justify on itself the purchase of this amp. I replaced all and tried at the same time to replace modern tubes by NOS ones (6L6G RCA black plate, RCA ECC83, Philips ECC82.) with a great success as the sound is now very natural with a strong 3 dimensionnal presentation. While in nice condtion, I thought it needed electrolitic capacitors change after 25 years of performance. It is one of the presumably 1st series of the 90s (it has an excellent twin ECC83 SRPP phono stage and an ECC82 SRPP line stage, and has input cinch connectors on the left side).
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