Papoola Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 Hi everybody and thanks in accepting me here. Heard from a friend that Juicy line pre's are a must to be investigated. Would you please help me to focus if they are truly reference pre's or just the best purchase possible in these price ranges? In a world of 5K bucks preamps it sounds strange, and I need therefore your help, that at their moderate price can beat famous names. Thanks for your sincere opinion and if embarassed to quote names please mail directly at ubik-energy@iol.it PS.: I actually own a Klyne 6 preamp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke Spinner Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 how much do you think a premium pre-amp should cost ...??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssh Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 Given the 2k cost difference between the Peach and my modified Cary 2002, if I were in the market for a pre now, and had my listening experience with them both, I would buy the Peach. It is a very fine pre, and a value far beyond its price point. SSH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klipschfoot Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 Would you recognize a $400 haircut if you saw one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSport Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 I would...and I wouldn't vote for him either... Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audio Flynn Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 Well for the tube complelement and sound Blueberry is a very good value. Mine stays in my system long term. Read the reviews here and in Stereophile. If you do not list the top notch preamps you are considering your subject question lacks clarity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshnich Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 Cant say that I have auditioned every pre-amp. I have owned a number from Cary to McIntosh and the Peach is the best I have owned. Have not heard one better but I again I havent compared them in my system. The Peach is staying and I havent considered any sort of upgrade because as I said I havent heard a preamp that sounds better. IMHO you cannot go wrong with any of juicy musics products. Josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev313 Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Here is my preamp experience: Quicksilver linestage Cary SLP-98p Fi Y and YPH Juicy Music BlueBerry Extreme Welborne Reveille 47 Labs Input Chooser Shindo Aurieges Wavac PRX1 So that's a range of about $1000 - $8000. No, I no longer have the BlueBerry, but it was better than or competitive with all but the Wavac which I feel bests it significantly in all areas. The BB is better than my current Reveille which is used in the same system with the same gear (although I am still getting to know the Welborne). At one point I had the Shindo and BB in the same system and spent a great deal of time A-B'ing them. They were quite different to my ears. The BB did not match the resolution of the Shindo, but it had more of a pleasing warmth which I preferred. Notably, I preferred the BB despite the fact that I was also using Shindo amplification which one would have assumed to be a better match. I also preferred the BB to the Cary which, to my ears, is a BB with a pillow over it. The Fi gear was owned (I still have the YPH, but not the linestage) too long ago to make a useful comparison. My best guess, however, is that the phono stages are about the same. I don't care for the 47 Labs and really don't remember a thing about the Quicksilver except that I thought the Cary trounced it. I don't know how it would stack to the BB. 2 steps forward 1 step back sometimes, you know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cut-Throat Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 I would...and I wouldn't vote for him either... Bill Yeah, You were probably one of clueless that voted in the current doofus in the White House. His legacy will be The worst President in History. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke Spinner Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Ooooooh ......Cutty No doubt YOU are right ..... I shoulda voted for that Idiot ... Gore ..... [*-)] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 I shoulda voted for that Idiot ... Gore ..... [*-)] Well, without his help, we'd not necessarily be here enjoying our chats with each other over the internet!! I'm sure he's been responsible for many other things that he would have told us about too. [6] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 I agree that the perception in price is a problem for excellence. Here's a similar issue. A couple of years ago I was listening to a couple of Klipsch engineers talk about a problem that pacific rim authorized dealers had complained about to Klipsch LLC. The problem is that rich folks come in an audio store and say "I want to hear all your speakers over $10K" That automatically excludes Khorns. The dealers were asking permission to charge more than MSRP for Khorns. They stated that if they could just go up on the price $2600 they could sell many more pairs. BTW, the engineers were talking about the response from Klipsch LLC to the authorized dealers. The answer was "no". My suggestion would be to put a JM preamp for comparison with anything you want. Select what is most pleasing to your ears. IMO, Mark Deneen is an amazingly creative and disciplined engineer. Whatever you do, don't listen to the Merlin. [] (If you are struggling with the idea that excellence has to be expensive). Welcome to the forum. Enjoy your preamp adventure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksonbart Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Top Notch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 [ Yeah, You were probably one of clueless that voted in the current doofus in the White House. His legacy will be The worst President in History. Class act as always...... Take your politics and nasty attitude some where appropriate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaiser SET say Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Here's a lot of pre for the money (I may be just a wittle biased on this one[]) but I see sale pending on it today[] http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?preatube&1187797313 Not to knock Mark's stuff because I think it's top notch so if you have the money get yersef a new Bluby[] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cut-Throat Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 [ Yeah, You were probably one of clueless that voted in the current doofus in the White House. His legacy will be The worst President in History. Class act as always...... Take your politics and nasty attitude some where appropriate. I don't start them! - Just cleaning up another right-wing mess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbsl Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 Right wing/Left wing just take it to a Political forum please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 Right wing/Left wing just take it to a Political forum please. Amen..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke Spinner Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 the attached forum is sponsored by Penton Publishing ..... Amy, don't look .. !!! you'll have a heart attack, at what they think is OK ...[] http://hvac-talk.com/vbb/forumdisplay.php?f=16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IB Slammin Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 Given the 2k cost difference between the Peach and my modified Cary 2002, if I were in the market for a pre now, and had my listening experience with them both, I would buy the Peach. It is a very fine pre, and a value far beyond its price point. SSH My brother. tc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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