Allnic L-3000 Linestage Preamplifier

Jack Roberts has posted a review of the Allnice L-3000 linstage preamplifier ($9,900) at Dagogo. Here are his conclusions:

There’s no way I could write this review and not talk about how the Allnic L-3000 and H-3000 sounds compared to my new reference, the Shindo Giscours preamp. In my review of the H-3000 comparing it to the Shindo Masseto I said, “As good as they both are they do sound different. I didn’t say very different but you won’t have any trouble hearing the difference.” Well, with the L-3000/H-3000 compared to the Shindo Giscours the differences are a little more obvious, but along the same line.

First, maybe the easiest to describe it is that the Shindo Giscours has a weightier, more layered and more textured sound than the Allnic combo in the mid-bass up through the range of female vocals.

Second, there is still a clear difference in how they handle space. The Allnic combo simply is more impressive here. It has this really remarkable, quiet background. It is also both beautiful sounding and very transparent. This allows you to hear the air and space in and around individual instruments and singer in an uncanny way. Space with the Shindo Giscours, even more than the Masseto, is denser and more textured.

I don’t think it’s easy to say which is more correct, in fact it depends on the type of music you are listening to and your personal taste, but I have to admit that I think most people will be blown away by the soundstage of the Allnic combo.

The Allnic L-3000 linestage is without a doubt one of the very best in the world. If you are in the market for a linestage in this price range the Allnic L-3000 should be on your very short list.

You can read the full review here.