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06-19-05
My phi 2.0 is getting delivered this week. i'll let you kno ... Fsarc
06-19-05
What is the rest of the system? Jtinn
06-20-05
I have a blowtorch and have never heard it either... brian Essentialaudio
06-21-05
Mbl 101e speakers h2o m250 signature monoblocks (trial perio ... Exlibris
06-21-05
Exlibris, i heard my blowtorch compared with a meitner late ... Essentialaudio
06-21-05
Brian, can you tell me where in canada the blowtorch is goin ... Exlibris
06-21-05: Raquel
My closest hi-fi friend carefully compared his DCC2 to his Lamm L2 preamp, the latter clearly being one of the best sounding preamps made. The two preamps were so close in his system (an all-out system featuring $50k CAT Limited Edition monoblocks) that hearing or describing the differences was difficult. If you look at the threads, you will see that many others report comparing the DCC2 to top-notch preamps and finding the differences to be subtle, and sometimes, the DCC2 "winning". I will alert my friend to this thread and see if he has comments.
I own VAC Renaissance 140/140 monoblocks and think I have an idea of Kevin Hayes' sonic priorities. I could be wrong, but my guess is that the VAC, by virtue of using a triode circuit (two if you count the phono stage), will be a bit bloomier and lush than strictly neutral, and thus sound a bit colored (but good colored) compared to the DCC2, which to my ears is very neutral. You may want to read the Stereophile review of the VAC Renaissance Signature Mk. II preamp, which the Phi is evidently very similar to. The VAC will be built like a tank and never break.
I have never heard the Blowtorch (PS - why didn't they name it "Fireplug" or "Camshaft" or "Betty"?).
Raquel (Threads | Answers | This Thread)
06-21-05
Yes, i've looked at the threads and seen that many others re ... Exlibris
06-21-05
Exlibris: i have two customers who have owned blowtorch prea ... Jtinn
06-22-05
Exlibris. i think i have a solution for you if you want more ... Frankg
06-22-05
Hi frank, what was improved in the second generation cdsd? ... Rmaurin
06-22-05
Frankg, i think your suggestion is excellent. i had no idea ... Exlibris
06-23-05
Emm is not using the term second generation as far as i know ... Frankg
06-23-05
Exlibris, please email me for contact information on the per ... Essentialaudio
06-23-05
Exlibris: you have what many people consider to be the most ... Jafox
06-23-05
Fsarc, have you received your phi 2.0 as yet? exlibris, th ... Guidocorona
06-23-05
Hi guidocorona- your last paragraph nails it- very well stat ... Fsarc
06-24-05
Jafox: thank you (and everyone) for your suggestions. i'm he ... Exlibris
06-24-05
Exlibris: 1 & 2: i fully can relate to. 3: when i heard th ... Jafox
06-24-05
Exlibris: fyi, the faceplate on the cdsd was changed on the ... Frankg
07-04-05
Thanks frankg. Exlibris
08-07-05
If you'd like to join the gang that is helping me decide on ... Guidocorona
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