Thoughts from Joule preamp owners?

There hasn't been much chat lately about Joule preamps, so any thoughts from experienced owners, good, bad, or indifferent? Thanks in advance.

rgs9211-22-2011 10:53pm

maril555 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 619 posts 11-27-2011 at 07:25pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I'm another owner of LA-450 ME. This is my first Joule product, but I've owned a number of different preamps before: Supratek Chenin, Cortese, Chenin MkII, Doshi Alaap, Nagra PLP, BAT Rex (on extended loan). And I have to agree with Michael moskowch and Dob- it is extremely musical and involving. I don't hear any specific "character", or coloration- it is very extended, dynamic and "just right". My current power amps are Lamm ML2.
maril555 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 619 posts 11-28-2011 at 04:31am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Like you've said- Joule is in a different league, not only price- wise, but also sonically. It is much more refined and musical. Better bass extension, significantly better treble extension and it is more dynamic, as well. I have 108 dB system, and Joule is DEAD quiet. Unfortunately Supratek is not. With a less sensitive speakers, it might not be such an issue.