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VTL. Νομίζω η... Vacuum Tube Logic δε χρειάζεται συστάσεις.
Έχουμε review του ανανεωμένου state-of-the-art προενισχυτή, TL-7.5, απο το 6moons.
Πρώτα, μερικά features του συγκεκριμένου Pre (απο το site της VTL):
Feature Summary of the TL-7.5 Series II Reference Line Preamplifier
- Tube complement: 2 - 12AU7 tubes
- Fully differential circuit with balanced in and out with mirror-image layout
- Isolated Control Unit chassis with 12 separate fully regulated power supplies
- Separate Audio Unit chassis with zero internal digital activity
- Low noise processor control design for all functions
- Simple circuit topology with low negative feedback for musical purity
- Logical sequenced soft-start power up for extended tube life
- Ultra low impedance output stage to drive any length of cable and any power amplifier
- Shock-mounted gain stage
- Modular volume control and output stages
- All Infini and Multicaps in signal path
- 95-step 70dB discrete relay attenuator for all attenuation functions
- Processor loop – any of 8 inputs can be assigned as fixed unity gain pass through
- Tape monitor function for both tape loops
- 4 separately programmable trigger outputs
- Programmable input offsets
- Selectable padded inputs
- Rear IR receiver for all functions
- Rigid Combination steel and non-magnetic chassis and machined aluminum remote wand
Επίσης: Αναλυτικά Specs
Για να δούμε τώρα τι λένε στα 6 φεγγάρια....
"Summary
Every component has strengths and weaknesses; some excel in the micro, some in the macro. The problem is that having lived with the Series I for three years and now the series II for a good spell, I actually have a problem discerning a serious weakness. Realizing there is no such thing as a perfect electronic reproducer, I looked for music that would highlight a component's subtle flaws so as to give a fair assessment of sonic signature. Yet from the smallest duets and chamber music through Jazz vocals through large symphonies and rock, the VTL consistently delivered music that grabbed me and kept my attention with passion and emotion. I could throw out a quibble like my preference for the ability to turn off the front display or maybe adding a few ticks more resolution as with the darT, but to dwell on these negatives would give them disproportional weight. The 7.5 is virtually flawless in form and function - with the sweetness of tubes, the excitement and dynamics of the best solid-state, flexibility and a host of customizing options.
So if it's perfect, then everyone with the appropriate credit limit on their Master Card should run out and immediately buy one, right? Well, here is my buying checklist:
1. Do you want and need ultimate flexibility and programming of a processor controlled preamp?
2. Do you like the forward, immersive, vivid presentation of music?
3. Do you want the best and are you willing to pay for that last few elusive molecules of sonic perfection?
Yes? Then the 7.5 is for you.
Some reviews called the Series I "perfectly neutral". I discussed with Luke Manley the universal rave reviews of the original. With the II bettering the original, now what? You get the point. Luke humorously deflected my question by suggesting that the Series II was "more perfect". The concept of perfection aside, the Series II is a stunning achievement. With a cost of $16,500 for the new unit and $4,500 for the upgrade of Series I to II, it's expensive but you do get a significant improvement for a component that already was vying for state-of-the-art. The Series II receives my highest recommendation."
Ολόκληρο το review εδώ: 6moons.com
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