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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited October 2005
    Nice enjoy!!! Lets hear what you think after you get her settled in.

    RT1
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited October 2005
    That's fine, let him think about it "PRIVATELY". We have given him all the info and links he needs to make an educated decision. Adding more is not doing him any favors, just adding more confusion. If he wants a remote, there have been a couple of decent examples given that have remotes. If he needs 3 inputs, there again, there are plenty of examples with three inputs. There's even at least one with both( the Dared SL2000 has both I believe). This is not that hard of a decision to make when you have the help of the experienced members of CP aiding in his education. He knows that we'll not steer him wrong. I also hope he does get what he wants and soon, because I don't believe he'll be all that impressed with his new toys while using the Denon AVR as his pre. If he's patient and quick, he'll find a decent entry level tubed pre on Agon or EBay for around $300 or so. Or if he can do without the remote he can go ahead and get a new ELP for $439 after adding another input, from Tweek Geek. I'm all for helping Bliss out, but this has gone past the point of helping and to the point of TOO MUCH INFO.

    Nice Ricardo, and yeah, let us know what you think, maybe it'll help Bliss make his decision.
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  • Dennis Gardner
    Dennis Gardner Posts: 4,861
    edited October 2005
    If the remote is that big of an issue, let me remind all that Jolida makes a passive pre with remote for around $200. This is a great help for those find a tube amp but don't want an SS preamp to take away the signal magic.

    Oh No!!! I have just injected another choice into the decision processes.
    Response Audio Jolida Sources

    Jolida JD 50
    Construction Details and Features:

    Multiple Inputs: CD, Tape and Aux. (for Tuner, TV, VCR, DVD or Computer).
    Two Outputs. Two AC receptacles.
    State of the Art Components: High quality audio potentiometer, gold plated RCA input jacks.
    Low profile full body allows the unit to act as a base for your amplifier or turntable. No need to lose another shelf for a component.


    Technical Specifications:

    SNR: > 100 dB

    Input Impedance: 100Kohms
    Size: 17 in. (W) x 13 in. (D) x 2 in. (H)
    Weight: 10 lbs., 12 lbs. Boxed
    Warranty: One year parts and labor
    Price: $239 + $8 shipping
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    2 Channel Thorens TD 318 Grado ZF1, SACD/CD Marantz 8260, Soundstream/Krell DAC1, Audio Mirror PP1, Odyssey Stratos, ADS L-1290, ICs-DIY Twisted , Speaker-Raymond Cable
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited October 2005
    Dennis,

    Where do you live, so I can come over and kick you in the arse ;):D
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    CAUSE I SPEAK OF THE POMPITIOUS OF LOVE"
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited October 2005
    Double post :confused::confused:
    "SOME PEOPLE CALL ME MAURICE,
    CAUSE I SPEAK OF THE POMPITIOUS OF LOVE"
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  • Dennis Gardner
    Dennis Gardner Posts: 4,861
    edited October 2005
    Nice piece isn't it!

    I'm really surprised that it gets zero press. A true passive preamp from a trusted brand with remote to boot. I don't understand why it isn't the bomb for alot of systems. It even has dual outputs to allow you to use a powerful SS amp for bass with your little tube amps up top.

    If someone gets one of these, we need to know how it works. Please review!
    HT Optoma HD25 LV on 80" DIY Screen, Anthem MRX 300 Receiver, Pioneer Elite BDP 51FD Polk CS350LS, Polk SDA1C, Polk FX300, Polk RT55, Dual EBS Adire Shiva 320watt tuned to 17hz, ICs-DIY Twisted Prs, Speaker-Raymond Cable

    2 Channel Thorens TD 318 Grado ZF1, SACD/CD Marantz 8260, Soundstream/Krell DAC1, Audio Mirror PP1, Odyssey Stratos, ADS L-1290, ICs-DIY Twisted , Speaker-Raymond Cable
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited October 2005
    HTrookie - Congrats on the purchase! Please do let us know what you think of it once you get it broken in.

    ND - I know I'm probably asking too many questions and waiting too long, but the waiting is a necessity. It's going to at least be a few months (if not more...unless a miracle happens) before I can get one, so having too much information and making the decision-making process take longer doesn't matter, because I have too long to make up my mind anyways. Unfortunately.

    Dennis - That is certainly an interesting looking pre. Do I understand correctly that it is a passive unit?
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  • organ
    organ Posts: 4,969
    edited October 2005
    madmax wrote:
    Lets face it. The first pre you get will not hang around long, no matter how good it is. Pick one. One without a remote. :)
    madmax

    So true LOL:D. How about we change that to the first seperates system. Since going tubes, I've set up my NAD C160/C270 combo in my parent's room with a pair of RT5.

    Maurice
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  • Dennis Gardner
    Dennis Gardner Posts: 4,861
    edited October 2005
    audiobliss wrote:
    Dennis - That is certainly an interesting looking pre. Do I understand correctly that it is a passive unit?

    It is a passive preamp (no boost), it lowers (attenuates) the full power signals that pass into it. It is powered in the sense that it switches the outlets on/off and the remote circuit has power to run the remote, but there should be no "sonic signature" added. This would be perfect for someone that has a tube amp looking for remote control.
    HT Optoma HD25 LV on 80" DIY Screen, Anthem MRX 300 Receiver, Pioneer Elite BDP 51FD Polk CS350LS, Polk SDA1C, Polk FX300, Polk RT55, Dual EBS Adire Shiva 320watt tuned to 17hz, ICs-DIY Twisted Prs, Speaker-Raymond Cable

    2 Channel Thorens TD 318 Grado ZF1, SACD/CD Marantz 8260, Soundstream/Krell DAC1, Audio Mirror PP1, Odyssey Stratos, ADS L-1290, ICs-DIY Twisted , Speaker-Raymond Cable
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited October 2005
    Oh, and about not keeping my first pre...I can pretty confidently say that I'll be keeping for quite a long time. (Read at least two years....or more...)
    George Grand wrote: »
    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
    In Use
    PS3, Yamaha CDR-HD1300, Plex, Amazon Fire TV Gen 2
    Pioneer Elite VSX-52, Parasound HCA-1000A
    Klipsch RF-82ii, RC-62ii, RS-42ii, RW-10d
    Epson 8700UB
    In Storage
    [Home Audio]
    Rotel RCD-02, Yamaha KX-W900U, Sony ST-S500ES, Denon DP-7F
    Pro-Ject Phono Box MKII, Parasound P/HP-850, ASL Wave 20 monoblocks
    Klipsch RF-35, RB-51ii
    [Car Audio]
    Pioneer Premier DEH-P860MP, Memphis 16-MCA3004, Boston Acoustic RC520
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited October 2005
    audiobliss wrote:
    Oh, and about not keeping my first pre...I can pretty confidently say that I'll be keeping for quite a long time. (Read at least two years....or more...)

    Uh, yea... OK :D
    madmax
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • organ
    organ Posts: 4,969
    edited October 2005
    The only piece I will keep forever is my Dynaco. She took my tube virginity and and is the sweetest sounding amp to my ears.

    Maurice
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