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In Reply to: RE: I am so tempted! posted by Awe-d-o-file on December 24, 2016 at 11:38:39
It is a great idea but three modes when only one will be right or optimal?
I believe the optimal mode will depend on other components in the system.
Passive can sound great but only in certain setups. I've had good and bad sounding passive setups, probably not entirely the fault of the passive preamp. As I understand it Schiit has a relay switched set of discrete resistors for it's volume control, similar to the highly regarded Placette passive. Of course, we don't know if Schiit uses the same quality of components (probably not) but even if they didn't, I think it will be interesting to see how they sound for only $699.
A passive with buffer may be helpful. I had those too in the McCormack TLC-1 and the Adcom GFP-750.
And I already know that I like the sound of (some) tube gear, and it just so happens that my favorite preamp used 6SN7, like the Schiit.
For $699 there's very little risk.
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yes the optimal mode will be system dependent which is kinda my point. Still a very cool piece and Im totally with you on 6SN7's and 14db line stage gain is a good number to still be low noise........I think.
ET
"If at first you don't succeed, keep on sucking till you do suck seed" - Curly Howard 1936
yes the optimal mode will be system dependent which is kinda my point
Well, that's my point too. ;-) But we're probably thinking of it in different ways. I think the 3-modes will be a versatile and convenient way to determine which will be most suitable in a system - w/o have to buy 3 different preamps.
And what you say is true. What Im saying is the a preamp that has the best mode for your system is best. A three mode preamp for 699 should easily be able to be bested if you will. So I see people who had the wrong gear prior singing its praises and those that already had a proper match (that any dealer or educated phile should be able to do) wont be as enthusiastic. And yes of course Id love to play with one : )
ET
"If at first you don't succeed, keep on sucking till you do suck seed" - Curly Howard 1936
I'm more curious to see what can be done for $699. Maybe it's a dud, maybe it's the bargain of the decade?
My guess in the middle b ut closer to bargain of the century. I seldom here any negative about Schiit products. Looking forward to a report.
ET
"If at first you don't succeed, keep on sucking till you do suck seed" - Curly Howard 1936
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