Russian Tube Preamp, No Return, Here I go again

Shipping Progress

• EE015444252RU

Date and time, Status of Item, Location
Feb 17, 2021 6:40 PMPosted249833
Feb 21, 2021 1:26 PMArrived at export officeMoskva
Feb 21, 2021 2:48 PMPresented to export customs and security130980
Feb 21, 2021 2:49 PM Released from export customs and security130980
Mar 1, 2021 12:52 AM Departed from export office

I might have made an offer for this if it was around when I chose the Russian one

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Counterpoint-SA3-1-Tube-Analog-Audiophile-Preamp-Phono/154358866931?hash=it...

SA5.1 is v nice sounding.

This Carver ain't tubes, but it would have looked nice with my Carver AM/FM Tuner and Carver Cube Amp

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-CARVER-C-1-Sonic-Holography-Preamplifier-w-BOX-Paperwork-NEAR-MINT-...

MM and MC inputs, lots to like

another awesome vintage preamp I might have bought if it was available.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Luxman-CL35-MKIII-Tube-Preamp/303871182981

I wonder if 'taking a chance' on the Russian Tonearm and Russian Preamp was part of their appeal. i.e. IF this Luxman and the Russian were both available at the same time: the Russian is all I need for my office: 1 Phono and Tape. The Luxman is fully loaded, awesome with unique features.

The Russian had the lower price/bargain appeal, and had the risk factor, a positive rather than a negative. 

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