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Audio Tekne top end gear?

Has anyone ever listened to Audio Tekne's top-end gear? Their MC equalizers? preamps? amps? What did you think?

I just saw an older pre with phono section for sale (on auction) yesterday. I did not buy it but was sorely tempted as I know of Imai-san's reputation for excellent transformer-coupled circuits and attention to low-level signal purity. I probably should have bought it anyway but I thought I should get rid of some other stuff first.
t_bone

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jcarr
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T-Bone, weren't you in Japan? If so, why don't you look Imai-san up? I visited him at his shop some years back, which was in Hachioji, Tokyo. He is quite a nice fellow, and has some rather exotic gear (particularly if you like turntables).

hth, jonathan carr
jcarr
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T_bone: No, Imai prefers things that are less commonplace and more creative (^0^). I'm the one who has to be satisfied with a Final (^_^).

Most real craftsmen who love what they do are genuinely concerned about their past creations, and want to make sure that each piece is behaving itself, giving satisfaction to its owner, and being treated well. It's a bit like having lots of children (smile).

I'll guess that you'd enjoy the visit, and Imai-san would appreciate having you bring the 2A3 monoblocks for him to verify.

cheers! jonathan
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