The system is designed to reproduce realistic timbre, dynamics and detail, as well as a stong sense of presence in a medium sized room. The design goals focus on achieving both a sense of intimacy and scale, and it's doing a great job of supplying both.
I also use a Audion Pre. I have the Silver Knight Premeir 2.0. Easily the best pre I have used by far. Wondering two things. Do you have a manual you can scan and e-mail by chance? Also, how does it compare to the Blowtorch? Thanks.