The Serene is truly one of the most astonishing preamps I have ever heard. I have this paired with the May KTE currently, and it is hands down the best DAC/preamp combo I have ever heard, true summit-fi level stuff. I am just downgrading for now so I can use the funds toward some other gear on my bucket list. I know likely when I feel at the end of the road and ready to settle I will buy the May/Serene stack again.

I bought this used, and the previous owner put three little nicks on the chassis, all pictured. One is by the back XLR connectors, one is a tiny dot on the side bronze, and the only really noticeable one (although not visible in my rack) is a small mark near the Kitsune fox logo. You likely could find a good match black metallic marker to fill it in if it bugs you. Functionally the preamp is in perfect condition.

I am including a Moon Audio Black Dragon with furutech connectors dual female xlr to 4 pin headphone adapter ($340 value), that will allow you to use this as a headphone amp. I was frankly blown away by how good the headphone amp function of this unit is. I would put it up against any SS headphone amp I have ever heard, same league as the DSHA-3F I owned previously (although with different strengths and all that).

Asking $2850 via Paypal for the whole package (I will cover insured shipping CONUS). I will ship in factory box/packaging. I also will be selling my May KTE, so let me know if you are interested in talking about a bundle discount. I also have the RMT-3 remote which lets you control both components from one remote, that I will include if bundling with the May.

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