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Adding a remote control to the new Doshi pre was very important for someone who listens to a lot of server based music. As volume levels vary significantly from disc to disc I would be jumping up with every disc change to correct for these differences. I have added this pre-amp to my short of possible contenders. |
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Jim.......Did you get by Paragon today to audition the D'Agostino preamplifier?
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http://www.audioaficionado.org/event...und-event.html As I stated in that thread there was excellent synergy between the mono blocks and his new linestage. Dan D'Agostino noted that he had built something into the mono blocks and into the new pre that when connected made them very, very quiet. You could put your ear to the tweeter of the Alexia's and hear absolute silence. There will still be those who question the industrial design of the new pre amp. I found it to be much nicer looking in person just as I had with the mono blocks. I just do not know whether I am willing to pay a +$30k tariff for any pre-amp. |
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Thank you very much for responding. I think it's true that with the Alaap the bottom end becomes a bit looser. Some would argue that it's more natural, but what ultimately matters is whether you like that - or at least find it a worthwhile tradeoff. I use a music server with my Alaap 2.1 (no remote). However, I use an iPad with JRemote to control the server and I adjust the volume in the digital domain with (to my ears) no sonic degradation. As for the high frequencies, I find that with the Alaap I get more body that results in more lifelike cymbals etc than with a solid state pre which usually sounds more thin - at least with Wilson speakers, but of course like all things in audio, it's all subjective. Thanks again for your response. Ian |
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The JJs are the bottom of the food chain; I had four go within 100-150 hours. I tried the 803S and 83CC version and the sound was basically the same. Ugh....
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Thanks, Myles. I will be giving Uncle Kevin a call!
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