Maxvla
Headphoneus Supremus
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A phono pre-amp is quite different than a normal preamp. A phono pre-amp has to equalize the output of the TT to sound normal.
I've seen headphone amps used as pre-amps for speaker amps before, but I didn't know that pre-amps were used with headphone amps. Is this because the Super 7 is too powerful for low-sensitivity headphones, or for some other reason?
I assume you are referring to the Phono pre which should be for the turntable when it arrives.
I must say that I like how the Super 7 is labeled as entry-level on their website for $1800 - quite ballsy
It was $1300 but he only had 10 or so takers buy in from the preorder instead of the 30 needed to justify the price so it had to go up to $1800. Once you hear it next to the $4000 BA you'll understand what a great value it is. Unlike other vendors Craig doesn't deliberately make his entry priced stuff sound like crap in comparison to tier his products. They all do remarkably well in stepping out of the way of the music and letting the source just pour forth. Most SS vendors can't seem to get Amp 101 right compared to what Craig does with tubes.
VERY tempted to pick up the Super 7 but at an increase of $500 I'm not too certain now. How does the Super 7 compare with Decware amplifiers, particulary the Mini Torii? They both are in the same price range and are high on my to get list.
A bit off topic, but does anybody have details about the upcoming EC Electra? I can't find a thing. Specifically, I'm interested in the price, but of course all other details are welcome.
The S7 is above the Mini Torii technically. I like the Mini Torii better than the Leben 300 if that means anything.
WOOT!!! My ue11's came!! The fit is damn near perfect too!