a dream test would be to compare "live" following preamps:
-Jadis JP80 MC MKIII
-Jeff Rowland's Criterion
-Viola's Spirito or Cadenza
-F.M. Acoustics 255 or 266
I had only the oportunity to compare Jadis JP80 MC with Audio Research Ref 3 ... the last one had no chance!
I have heard the Criterion (beautifull) and Viola's Cadenza (incredible precision) but on different days in diferent systems ... I have never heard F.M.
Have you had the possibility to compare these models ? which other one would you add to the list ?
I am getting a Criterion soon,, if there is any friends in L.A that owns a FM 255 maybe you can come by and test it out with me ,, love to learn more stuff,,
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