How good is the EAR 834 L preamp?

How does it compare with other preamps at any price point. The designer is very well thought of, is this a giant killer at the $1,695 price point?

pubul5704-23-2009 8:51pm

pubul57 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,712 posts 04-24-2009 at 06:32pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Are their any owners of this preamp out there that have settled with it after owner some of the higher price stuff. This preamp intrigues me becuase it is relatively inexpensive and TdPs reputation is stellar, I jsut wonder if he is able to put out a product at this price point that competes with the likes of the $5-10K stuff out there.
pubul57 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,712 posts 04-24-2009 at 10:19pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Doesn't sound like my cup of tea. I owned CAT, LAMM, Joule, and am looking for a tube preamp that can better my BENT TAP. But I'm not sure there is such a thing, at least not matched to my Music Reference RM 9 Special Edition. If build quality is not up to snuff, I don't what it sounds like.