Considering the high quality level of your system, the Placette Passive will absolutely stun you. If you really want to hear what your system sounds like, you must give it a try. Since I put the Placette into my system (heavily modified Dan Wright 9000ES, Classe CA-300, Harmonic Tech, Spendor SP1/2s, Velodyne ULD-15 IIs), I find myself unable to sample various tracks on multiple CDs. Once I put on a disc, I'm so amazed at the sound of each cut, I end up listening to the entire CD. I attribute much of this to the fact that the Placette actually lets me hear the 9000ES, which, after Dan's work, is a super source for both redbook and SACDs. The Placette is highly recommended, as are the mods performed by Dan Wright. Give yourself some very happy holidays ;-).
Thoughts on Placette Preamps?
i am considering an in-home trial of the placette passive pre to replace my current meridian preamp. other stuff in my sys includes a 508.24, vk-75, and avalons. any thoughs on compatibility?
has anyone tried the placette stuff and NOT liked it? also, their units are typically single-ended...is paying the 80% surcharge for balanced worth it, whether in general, or in my system in particular?
thanks.
has anyone tried the placette stuff and NOT liked it? also, their units are typically single-ended...is paying the 80% surcharge for balanced worth it, whether in general, or in my system in particular?
thanks.