I've compared my JR 625 S2 amplifier to several other amplifiers in my system and I prefer the 625 S2. I haven't compared the Corus to any other preamp; therefore I don't know, what I don't know. Unless I compare the Corus to other similarly priced preamps, I simply don't know the strengths or weaknesses it has. For what it's worth, many people have told me the Corus is my weak link and now I'm curious to hear other preamps.
As far as you not liking Rowland...there are no absolutes in audio, only preferences. |
4425,
I'm glad you love your Luxman components.
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celander,
Active solid state |
George,
Thanks for the recommendation.
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Thanks to everyone for responding. I will look into a couple of the recommendations. I actually need a preamp with HT bypass, so going direct isn't an option anymore. |
It's my understanding that ARC preamps have issues when using a subwoofer and I have a JL Audio F112 v2 sub.
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elevick,
When I first received the Dave I tried it straight into the amp and preferred music with the preamp inserted.
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itsjustme,
"I think step #1 is to identify what you think the weaknesses of the Rowland are, and /or what you want further improved.
Honestly with out that its a crap shoot/"
I submit many people on Audiogon, not all, make comments about components that they haven't actually listened to or heard in a familiar system. Part of my journey is knowledge based. It isn't about a perceived weakness in the Corus, but how does the Jeff Rowland Corus preamp compare to similarly priced preamps in the context of my system. I hear a lot of people say Rowland preamps aren't good. I recently went through a similar journey with my speakers and DAC. After listening to several speakers and DACs I'm completely satisfied with my speakers and DAC. I would be a fool to just sell my Corus without listening to other preamps. I will have the Esoteric C-02X preamp on Wednesday and I plan on listening to the Emm Labs preamp. For better or worse I'll be sure to post my findings.
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4425,
I appreciate your concern. Unless I come into a lot of money I'm definitely not replacing my JR 625 S2. The verdict is still out on the Corus and it really depends on what I hear relative to the cost of changing preamps. I may hear some preamps that are different, but not worth changing from the Corus.
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ozzy,
AR told me that their preamps have two inputs so it should have no problem driving an amplifier and subwoofer, but based on the low input impedance of the subwoofer many say it isn't optimal from a technical standpoint. The guy I talked to at AR agreed that it may not be optimal.
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So, before I do anything with equipment I decided to invest in improving my room. I currently have GIK Acoustics, but decided to contact Vicoustic Resources. I already paid them to provide recommendations based on the information I sent to them. I will go through my local dealer to purchase the recommended room treatment and have it installed. |
Like I've already said, I'm not unhappy with my Corus preamp, but I'm curious to hear other preamps. I run my JR 625 S2 with the Corus in balanced mode connect with Wireworld Platinum XLR series 8 cables. |
Is it a good match from a technical point considering impedance matching between the amplifier(Jeff Rowland 625 S2 and the Chord CPA 5000? |
I just couldn't deal with Vicoustics for room treatment due to what I deem poor customer service. I completed my order with GIK and should have everything sometime next week.
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I sent Vicoustics what I thought was everything 7 days ago. Everyday they sent me an email requesting something else. Despite sending them panoramic pictures, the next day they wanted a picture of my ceiling. I provided them measurements, but they seemed to have a new question everyday. They even wanted the specs on the GIK Acoustic bass traps that I currently have, but I told them I wasn't keeping them. A couple days later they wanted the size of my screen. Yesterday, I received an email stating that I'll receive the complete acoustic treatment proposal for the Hi Fi Room between March 20th and 27th.In addition, I had an online chat with their customer service and he said that I was complaining. After my conversation we customer service I decided to go with GIK. I already have some GIK acoustic products in my room, so I followed-up with them to complete my order. Initially I sent GIK the same information as Vicoustics. GIK has outstanding customer service and has already sent me an email with the expected ship date.
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