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Backert Labs Rhythm 1.4 preamplifier: New Stereo Times review on a great line-stage

Stereo Times has just put up my new review on the Backert Labs Rhythm 1.4 preamplifier. This is Backert Labs most recent generation of their ultimate top level model. Bob Backert has always been a brilliant designer and his crew of his son Gary and Andy Tebbe hand build very special preamplifiers. The review will give you all the details about the Rhythm 1.4 performance that made it a total pleasure to review.

Teajay (Terry London)

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soix
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Well, you finally described the sonic differences between the tubes.  That’s what I didn’t get and was looking for. 

soix
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In what ways do they part ways?  That’s really what I was asking. You seem hesitant to describe the critical differences. 

soix
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Therefore, the difference between the two line-stages is which tubes they use. What do you like better, 6SN7s or 12AU7s? Both tubes are great, but present music somewhat differently. For example which do you like better 2A3s,300bs,211s? All great sounding power tubes but different. Which would give you more synergy in the context of your system and better fit your personal taste? Both preamps are superlative, but different because of the tubes they use.

@teajay  So for those of us who don’t know the differences between the rubes, what are the specific sonic differences between the Rhythm and the Motherload?  It’s not lost on me that the Rhythm costs more than twice the price of the Motherload. 

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