I also have the Backert Rhythm 1.1 in for review (and am buying it!!). You may have read that their gainw as so high that folks like Srajan could not turn it up past say 7 o'clock (with 6 o'clock as lowest). Well, they listened and re-did the gain and now it waorks perfectly with most any amp combination (with great sound loud levels at, say, 11am to noon).
As Teajay points out, this tube-based (ss rectified) preamp is as dynamic a pre as I've ever had in my system. And that goes for micro-detail and micro-dynamics as well. And when music gets complex and "crowded' in the soundstage it does not congest, as some tube preamps might.
I found a simple set of Mazda 6189s did the trick for me. They were the most dynamic without adding too much sizzle or faux air to the system. But yes, the triple mica RCA 5814s were nice too, especially for smokey jazz.
Great job Bob and company.
Ted_B
As Teajay points out, this tube-based (ss rectified) preamp is as dynamic a pre as I've ever had in my system. And that goes for micro-detail and micro-dynamics as well. And when music gets complex and "crowded' in the soundstage it does not congest, as some tube preamps might.
I found a simple set of Mazda 6189s did the trick for me. They were the most dynamic without adding too much sizzle or faux air to the system. But yes, the triple mica RCA 5814s were nice too, especially for smokey jazz.
Great job Bob and company.
Ted_B