Golgfrok,
Actually the unit as shown in TAS with the gold faceplate with silver looks very nice in-person....really!! It is a very cool looking player. I happen to really dig the blue light...others may not. I had the same concerns about looks, but after actually seeing the player I was pleasantly surprised. Photos do not do it justice at all IMO.
The bass is excellent....if you don't believe me or others, believe the Stereophile review and the other reviews which make no mention of it. It is a non-issue, including the sub bass. Remember that HP of TAS is comparing it (the sub bass) to some players like the Burmeisters that cost tens of thousands and with equipment that can reproduce those sonic differences.
The GamuT will sound really great with a modest power cord like the Audience PC. I picked one up for $220 here.
One advantage of the GamuT is that you can use balanced XLR type connection. It is surprising the number of players in the price range that don't have XLR. I've done the comparisons, and I definitely prefer balanced. Another advantage is that when using a passive pre, the SE RCA output is 4 volts as well which may be useful.
SLK comments are confusing:
shielding - the chassis is fairly thick stainless steel, I have my CD-1 next to my TV on the same circut without any power filtration and have no issues. I DO have issues with my TV when I plug in my Sony "piece of crap" SACD player into the chain.
sonic impact - it is very unusual for someone to state that sonic impact is LESS with an active pre vs direct or with a passive.
conjestion, resolve complex material, etc. - nonsense. All the $2000 to $3000 players are excellent including the GamuT, and this was not noted in any review or comments I have ever seen, again a first.
the remote - is cheap, but I actually like it.
If you do buy a GamuT, please dont plug it into a PS Audio product unless the trade-offs are worth it.
Rathbone
Actually the unit as shown in TAS with the gold faceplate with silver looks very nice in-person....really!! It is a very cool looking player. I happen to really dig the blue light...others may not. I had the same concerns about looks, but after actually seeing the player I was pleasantly surprised. Photos do not do it justice at all IMO.
The bass is excellent....if you don't believe me or others, believe the Stereophile review and the other reviews which make no mention of it. It is a non-issue, including the sub bass. Remember that HP of TAS is comparing it (the sub bass) to some players like the Burmeisters that cost tens of thousands and with equipment that can reproduce those sonic differences.
The GamuT will sound really great with a modest power cord like the Audience PC. I picked one up for $220 here.
One advantage of the GamuT is that you can use balanced XLR type connection. It is surprising the number of players in the price range that don't have XLR. I've done the comparisons, and I definitely prefer balanced. Another advantage is that when using a passive pre, the SE RCA output is 4 volts as well which may be useful.
SLK comments are confusing:
shielding - the chassis is fairly thick stainless steel, I have my CD-1 next to my TV on the same circut without any power filtration and have no issues. I DO have issues with my TV when I plug in my Sony "piece of crap" SACD player into the chain.
sonic impact - it is very unusual for someone to state that sonic impact is LESS with an active pre vs direct or with a passive.
conjestion, resolve complex material, etc. - nonsense. All the $2000 to $3000 players are excellent including the GamuT, and this was not noted in any review or comments I have ever seen, again a first.
the remote - is cheap, but I actually like it.
If you do buy a GamuT, please dont plug it into a PS Audio product unless the trade-offs are worth it.
Rathbone