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Joe, that is good info. to know. Thanks a lot.

Thanks for your thoughts. I have read some of the Preamp Deal of the Century. I haven't made it to your post yet.

I spoke to Emmauel about what the other models improve. It seems to me the main difference is a lowering of the noise floor. Emmauel spoke of a customer relating how a Paramount revealed more information in a very familiar recording.

I really want to give Emmaunel more business because he is so helpful and kind. My dilemma is that the upgrade to the next model is the difference in retail price which makes it twice as expensive as buying a used unit. For example, there was an Ultimate Paramount (15K retail) lingering here for under 6K for a long time. I regret not buying it.

A VAC has always been an option. However, they seem to be about twice as expencive as the others.

84Audio: I hold Emmanuel in the same high regard. I have some old cyoed Telefunkens in mine and just like you found the made an enormous improvement.

Hi Larry, I agree with you that HiFi is lucky to have Kevin and Emmnauel in business. They are both very talented, helpful, and forthright.

Kalan, Thanks. That is exactly what I wanted to know. Have you ever considered upgrading to the Paramount? Please let us know how the Syrah compares. Brooks

TBG may I have the URL for their website? Thanks.

Tbq, I just went to the website. Is there a product, yet. It seems that this is the mythic preamp that was being discussed a couple of months ago. Do you know anything more about it that the very general stuff written on the website? Thanks.