Backert Rhumba 1.2 vs Cary SLP-98

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  • indyhawg
    indyhawg Posts: 1,642
    Very nice looking system you have there. Very curious about your thoughts. These two preamps are very high on my wish list. I demoed the Backert last year and was very impressed. The only Cary I have heard is the SLP-03.
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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,496
    Nice stuff! High marks!
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,238
    I’m jelly!! Very nice!!
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,962
    Any more thoughts as to this newly improved Rhumba ?
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  • GlennDog
    GlennDog Posts: 3,120
    tonyb wrote: »
    Any more thoughts as to this newly improved Rhumba ?

    There were some SQ issues at first (with initial break-in) and Andy wanted to hold on to it for a while 'til she settled-in . . .

    I just received it last week and have been too busy to put her in rotation ...

    Also, I have a cosmetic concern that some of you may be able help with.

    For shipping, the pre is wrapped in plastic, then the foam (not styrofoam) surrounds the unit, then the shipping box. Well, it appears that the bond was very tight between the plastic and foam and has left marks in/on the red paint. I don't think they are friction marks and I'm hoping they can be rubbed-out without shipping back to BL.

    Thoughts on what to use to buff away/rub away the plastic marks?

    TIA,
    Glenn
    AC Regenerator PS Audio PerfectWave Power Plant 10
    Source Lumin U1 Mini into Lampizator Baltic 4 DAC
    Pre Cary SLP-05
    Power Rogue M180 Dark monos
    Mains Salk HT2-TL
    Rythmik F12
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,934
    edited June 2018
    Got any pics of the marks?

    If it's a painted surface with a clearcoat, maybe take an approach like you would on a car. Claybar with some quick detail spray used as lubricant, and/or a carnauba cleaner wax.
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  • GlennDog
    GlennDog Posts: 3,120
    Clipdat wrote: »
    Got any pics of the marks?

    I sent pics to Andy at BL. I think it’s beyond my ability, so I’m gonna ship the case only in the morning.
    In the meantime, here’s a picture her in her skivvies . . .

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    AC Regenerator PS Audio PerfectWave Power Plant 10
    Source Lumin U1 Mini into Lampizator Baltic 4 DAC
    Pre Cary SLP-05
    Power Rogue M180 Dark monos
    Mains Salk HT2-TL
    Rythmik F12
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,934
    Ooooo..ahhhhh! Looks awesome.

    Glad to hear Backert is going to take care of you regarding the case.
    GlennDog wrote: »
    In the meantime, here’s a picture her in her skivvies . . .

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  • GlennDog
    GlennDog Posts: 3,120
    BL, well ... all I can say is CS is “on-point” . . .
    AC Regenerator PS Audio PerfectWave Power Plant 10
    Source Lumin U1 Mini into Lampizator Baltic 4 DAC
    Pre Cary SLP-05
    Power Rogue M180 Dark monos
    Mains Salk HT2-TL
    Rythmik F12
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,027
    @GlennDog - Any update on this? Spill the beans man.

    Tom
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  • GlennDog
    GlennDog Posts: 3,120
    Shortly after my last post the, “balanced XLR connection bug” got the better of me . . .
    I ended up with a Cary 05. LOVE IT! 😎😎

    Once the Cary was hooked up, I never looked back. So the Rhumba never got a chance to get fully run-in. (I’ve been meaning do that. The next 2 weeks would be perfect)

    Rumor has it, the Rhumba pairs well with digital amps.

    Matter of fact, not long ago, I also picked up a pair of Salk Supercharged SongSurrounds that are partially run-in. They were going to be used for the rears in a HT application.
    Here’s a stock photo that closely matches the mains
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    AC Regenerator PS Audio PerfectWave Power Plant 10
    Source Lumin U1 Mini into Lampizator Baltic 4 DAC
    Pre Cary SLP-05
    Power Rogue M180 Dark monos
    Mains Salk HT2-TL
    Rythmik F12
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,027
    Thanks GDog! I appreciate the feedback. If you would be so kind.....if you do hook it up and give it a whirl these next two weeks, let me know what your impressions are.

    Thanks man,

    Tom
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,027
    Found the thread you were talking about GDawg...again, I really appreciated your time this afternoon.

    Tom
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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