TS P75 V2 (P75 is out of stock in USA only, however you can order the new P75C)

Still breaking in but sound truly amazing

, I have the P75 dialed in, using new production Gold Lion in the gain, and Nos Mullard cv4024 in buffer,and I am impressed, it really sounds good, nice air, holographic wide sound stage, pleasing tone with forward warm midrange and detailed top without bright or sibilance. I prefer tube equipment not only for the even harmonics, but the Idea, with tube stuff, one can modify the sound to personal taste, buy solid state preamp, you get what's out of the box. tube rolling almost gives you a new device coloring the sound one likes. I never in 30years of tube gear had a small signal tube explode, it was a NOS mullard cv4024, not cheap ! but the interesting thing, no fuse failed or protection kicked on, B+ or cathode resistors could possibly fail. Thomas Tan, really supports his customers, answered dozens of questions, and truly stands by his Galion products.

I began chasing better instrumental definition and then confused that with detail until it got to edgy and bright which caused me to go running from the room in the direction of a really warm sound until I realized I was missing vocal definition. So here I am coming around to a more balanced sound, call me Mr. Evolving?
Seeking a balanced sound with a warm lean obviously put me in the center of Galion’s wheelhouse. After only two weeks I can say the P75 pre and Comet power amps are as advertised. Still a little tight but soundstage is opening up, very pleased.
For comparison I first took the plunge into hybrid integrated amps with the Rogue Audio Sphinx v3 Magnum, (with a Chord Qutest DAC and Wharfedale Super Linton speakers) and was surprised and happy with the dynamic nature of that combo. However, I realized that this combo played about 80% of my jazz and classical music in a very exciting fashion and with airy soundstage, but when it came to upper female vocals and instruments in that range at the higher end of moderate volume it got too shouty and bright. It turns out that I need to pay more attention to the descriptive audio words reviewers are using and link them to more experiences I have with equipment because the Sphinx is livelier for a hybrid amp than I thought, the Qutest is more detailed than I thought, the Super Lintons are more natural and less warm than I thought. That combo can wake up warmer Wharfedale Super Dentons very well, but send the Super Lintons into edgy.
It’s been an absolute pleasure to have the P75/Comet really take control and power the bottom end with musical bass, and keep a lid on the shouty highs end, as advertised. I did soften things up by switching to a Denafrips Pontus 15th DAC (but kept the Super Lintons as speakers).
So far, I would say the tonal quality of the P75/Comet is beefier than the Sphinx, but the soundstage has yet to fully bloom, but it’s getting there the more I listen. I’m beginning to appreciate the difficulty in voicing a system, but I think Thomas is on the right track for many listeners.

The Galion Audio TS P75C is a fine tube preamplifier that sonically bridges the gap between raw musicality and neutrality. Thomas, how did you do this? You clearly have an exceptional ear for tuning gear.

Paired with the Discovery Monoblocks, the combo is dynamic and non-fatiguing with a hint of midrange warmth--delivering surprisingly fast, tight bass response. I’m so impressed with this purchase that I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend anything Galion sells.

Phase One
TS P75 with Discovery Amplifiers:

I have previously reviewed the Discovery Mono Blocs in detail on this site.
After over 30 hours of burn in on the preamp…..Im not going into the many adjectives, nomenclatures, and such. I will offer this, as a lover of music and the ever search of what moves me. After all the many decades, I now have a component that has reshaped my entire system! Yes, I am hearing nuances, details and lively engagement never heard by me in all the music I know so well I use to test components. All kinds of genres, cymbals now shimmer more, and have a sweet decay. Sounds Ive heard on tracks such as Little Feat, “Waiting for Columbus”…”Spanish Moon”. 20 seconds into this track in the right channel there is an instrument I’ve vaguely heard before on very expensive amplifiers, pre amplifiers and DACS.
But, now the horn is now revealed with an air and presence that’s simply makes me smile. That alone can explain what Im trying to state. I find myself loading many CDs just to find a fault that I can’t live with. At first it was a bit bright at moderate volumes, but that calmed after 30 hours or so. The gain on this component is so nice, at lower volumes still getting the response I seek. The remote is metal (thank you) and very sensitive. Ive had $6000.00 preamps with plastic huge remotes. At a much later date I might tube roll for fun, but if this is it, I am so happy with the Galion TS P75 Preamplifier!!!

Testing Components:
Discovery x2
JL Audio CR-1 Active subwoofer crossover, 100 hz
JL Audio Fantom 12 V2 subwoofers x 2
Denon DCD-3000NE
All connected to PS Audio P10 power regenerator
Room Treated 14 x 22

Phase Two
TS P75 with Discovery on low frequency and TS A75 on high frequency

Connected, kept volume low, not knowing what to expect. Played some high end tracks, testing the too bright issues possible with this combination. Suddenly, …….what’s going on, am I being fooled somehow, oh Thomas what have you done, delirious, oh I know Im still asleep!!!!! Someone tell HOW can one reach such an audio pinnacle at this price point????????

Did some dampening adjustments on the JL CR-1…..then the real high end test………….
“Who's Next, SACD, “Won’t Get Fooled Again”. Volume to 11 on P75, let it rip!
No, I do not listen at this volume, just testing! Good response, no distortion no overbearing.
Note, if I do have some lessor recorded high end tracks, I can lower the satellite speakers output on the CR-1, and subwoofers as well. On to Jazz, Johnny Hodges, saxophone reed breathing…now you can heard such realism as though there. Dire Straits “You and Your Friend”. Wow, such immersion in the stage. Have not lowered DB on high frequencies @.
Bill Evans Trio, Waltz For Debby, “My Foolish Heart”…..the brushes are so exquisitely revealed now, I feel that I can close my eyes and see Paul Motian sliding on the snare drum. My system now has a “fullness with holographic detail”, Ive not experienced and I have spent a lot more and got far less in the past. I find the spectrum complete, High-Mid -lows, balanced very well for me, Thomas’s voicing works for me. Thomas’s, response, feedback, and assistance is far and above any in this field!!!!

The Discovery did a fine job indeed, but now I have an effortless display of the sound stage.
The difference is significant to me.