Audio Horizons TP 2.0 Preamplifier

Davidb7,

I was curious about why you purchased the Sony Blue Ray player. I have been thinking of buying it till I found that it has no SACD. The Denon is at the top of my list but I am waiting to see what else will fall from the tree before making the plunge. Great post by the way on the city of Seol.

Look forward to your comments about the sonic merits of the Sony. Feel free to PM me directly. Do not wish to dilute this superb thread.

David,

Yes, thanks, I saw your information about the tube positions. The answer seems to be in line with what I've experienced.

You may want to re-think your decision not to upgrade to better tubes. Joseph sells quality tubes - Siemens, if I recall correctly? When I received the TP2.0n, it came stock with EH tubes. I replaced them with Amperex PQ White Labels, and the difference was like comparing apples to automobiles.

Rob

Joseph definitely has a graet deal on the Siemens. Aren't they German tubes? I've tried the highly touted Telefunkens in another preamp, still have the pair, ECC801S. Also have a pair of beautiful Mullard ECC801S in original boxes, been tightly holding on to those 2 pair. I prefer the sweeter, warmer sound of the Dutch and British tubes. Speaking of which, Rhanson, I found some Amperex like yours but they are Philips made in Holland labeled SQ E188CC white label for $210/matched pair. Any info or experience with those? I'm going to have to start a new research line of work with the AH, there's just so many NOS of this type that I'd love to try. Some interesting reading at audiotubes.com/6dj8.htm. I'll get with you La about the other.

Gentlemen,
This thread has become fairly quiet lately. Is everyone just enjoying their music so much that they don't have either the time or inclination to put in any comments? I would love to hear from new owners of the TP 2.1 or thoughts from anyone else who has upgraded from the 2.0 to the 2.1. My main system is still down. My VAC amps are still at the factory waiting for a check-up. I didn't realize until they received my amps that there was a two week back-up in the service department. I sure do miss the music. Even though I have my bedroom system running, it's just not the same.

Sherod,

I still check in on the thread from time to time and always enjoy reading your enthusiastic posts. I am sure people are busy. Did you start your holiday shopping yet?