Opinions on deHavilland Mercury 2

I've been looking for a tube preamp and this one is on my short list. Is there anyone out there who listened to it and can describe the sound ? TIA.

audiogabby06-24-2005 1:57am

slingshot Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 55 posts 06-25-2005 at 02:48pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Sheffb, It is nice to hear you still like it. I have one on order. Someone else here had it and sent it back. Said it sounded lifeless and dull.
slingshot Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 55 posts 06-26-2005 at 02:06am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Sheffb, I just sold the Pass Labs X-1 to raise cash to buy the Mercury. I think the circuit is very similar or identical to the 2.5. That is one of the main reasons I thought it would improve my system given your experience with it. Also Dick Osher's review of the UltraVerve was sensational and presumably the Mercury would be better. The person referenced stated he tried in in three different system without sucess. It would seem perfect for my Art Audio PX-25.