Backert Labs Rhumba 1.1 demo: Logistics

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  • BackertLabs
    BackertLabs Posts: 117
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    Toolfan66 wrote: »
    I get a month with it "right"?? LOL!!! :D:DB)
    Oh myyy...... put it this way, we hope you'll want it for that long!
    erniejade wrote: »
    The blue version of it on Facebook looks nice!
    Thank you! That's our other preamp, the Rhythm 1.1. The link to our Facebook page is none other than:

    https://www.facebook.com/preamps
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  • tonyb
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    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    Why is there no review yet??? o:)

    HEY, that's my line. lol

    No worries John, when your turn comes around I'll hound you before it even hits your door step.
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,699
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    Ya know the longer you guys moan, the longer I'm going to hold out. I've been back in town barely a day and have had other more pressing things to take care of.

    :D:p:D

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    H9
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | Galion TS P75 Pre | Holo Audio Cyan 2 Dac | MIT Shotgun S1 | Puritan Audio PSM136 Pwr Condtioner & Classic PC's | Legend L600 | Roon Nucleus 1 w/LPS - Tubes add soul!
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  • heiney9
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    Seriously, I will be posting a review this weekend.......I promise. :p

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    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | Galion TS P75 Pre | Holo Audio Cyan 2 Dac | MIT Shotgun S1 | Puritan Audio PSM136 Pwr Condtioner & Classic PC's | Legend L600 | Roon Nucleus 1 w/LPS - Tubes add soul!
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  • tonyb
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    At your age you sure your memory is that good ? :D
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  • agfrost
    agfrost Posts: 2,497
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    Enjoy it while it's there, Larry! Looking forward to your review. And Brock's. >:) I assume he's buying one since he's hocking his tires on the FM...

    Brock, I keed, I keed! Take your time; we'll be here to read whenever your review is done.
    Jay
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  • tonyb
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    Nice Larry, she really is a fine sounding piece. With all the shipping, I'm wondering if that balanced connection hasn't been shaken loose somehow. Give us some more thoughts as you progress.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,077
    edited February 2016
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    Who's the next guy ? After you wright your review and the next guy wrights his, lets invite Bob himself to poke his nose in and answer all our questions.
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  • BackertLabs
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    Breal74 is next... I am checking to confirm he's ready for it, please hold....
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  • tonyb
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    I'm ready Andy, you can send that puppy back my way anytime. ;)
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  • tonyb
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    Toolfan66 wrote: »
    tonyb wrote: »
    I'm ready Andy, you can send that puppy back my way anytime. ;)

    Agreed, I'm actually thinking about purchasing one, yes I liked it that much..

    You should, maybe even their next higher pre. I know Andy and Bob will stand behind their product too.

    Andy may even, if you buy one, come and cut your grass every third Thursday of the month. If you buy the bigger brother pre, he may even pick up the dog poo too.
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  • BackertLabs
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    Now there's a marketing plan we hadn't thought of
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  • tonyb
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    We'll keep that one under our hats Andy, don't want to give Bob any idea's. ;)
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,520
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    That's a pay to play plan
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  • tonyb
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    Who has this puppy now ?
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  • breal74
    breal74 Posts: 324
    edited February 2016
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    It has been sitting at UPS since Friday night as they do not deliver on weekends. It should be delivered mid morning and then I have the house to myself until 6. Can't wait!
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,077
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    Really....where do you live ? In the upper mountains in Colorado ? lol

    Cool man, give us some first impressions when you can.
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  • heiney9
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    Tony, I don't see you riding Toolfan66 for his review ;);)
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | Galion TS P75 Pre | Holo Audio Cyan 2 Dac | MIT Shotgun S1 | Puritan Audio PSM136 Pwr Condtioner & Classic PC's | Legend L600 | Roon Nucleus 1 w/LPS - Tubes add soul!
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  • tonyb
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    Your right Brock, how did he slip under my radar ?

    C'mon Larry, put those big boy pants on, zip up that fly and put some thoughts down for us. I've got a rep to keep ya know. ;)
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  • breal74
    breal74 Posts: 324
    edited March 2016
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    The best thing I can say right now is that since I put this preamp into my system I have been listening to the music and not the gear for the first time in a while.

    I will write more about my thoughts on the Rhumba tonight after work.
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  • BackertLabs
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    Hope everything is OK at home.
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  • tonyb
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    I hear ya man, we Italians have family issues every day. Hope nothing too serious. Family trumps everything, take care of business first, and get to it when ya get to it.
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  • tonyb
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    breal74 wrote: »
    The best thing I can say right now is that since I put this preamp into my system I have been listening to the music and not the gear for the first time in a while.

    I will write more about my thoughts on the Rhumba tonight after work.

    That was my impression also. Being somewhat of an audio nerd, it definitely made you forget about picking it apart and simply let you enjoy the music. A notable characteristic of a good piece.
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  • muncybob
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    Lately when playing some tunes I find myself asking..wonder how that would sound with the Rhumba?
    Yep, my name really is Bob.
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  • tonyb
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    muncybob wrote: »
    Lately when playing some tunes I find myself asking..wonder how that would sound with the Rhumba?

    Was that you asking....or your wallet ? lol

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  • BackertLabs
    BackertLabs Posts: 117
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    Was the $5K preamp comment about us?
    Rhumba 1.1 - $2,995 ! (admittedly that is an introductory price but it will be maintained til the end of '16)
    Also we hope that some of these great comments will be reflected in the "review" thread as well!
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  • tonyb
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    No....that was in reference to Toolfan's other thread on what to do with 5k. Which I think some gold plated toaster knobs might be cool. ;)
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  • BackertLabs
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    Oh! Got it.
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