Rowland Capri vs. the ynergy IIi


Anyone compare these two preamps?
husk01

Showing 4 responses by guidocorona

Hi Husk, I use a Capri, but have never heard the Ynergy, so I can't compare them. Depending on your sonic preferences, you may or may not like the Capri. Capri is extremely linear, extended and detailed, with a lot of harmonic exposure and very fine macro and micro dynamics. Capri does not have the idiosyncratic brightness associated with SS. . . on the other hand, neither it sounds warm or "tube like". . . rather, it is neutral, which I personally appreciate very much, but admittedly it may not be everyone's cup of tea.
That's great Husk01! Do you happen to know how many hours of plaing time there are on the unit, and how long it has been turned off? I suggest at least 300 hours of re-break-in. . . unless it has been used little, in which case the customary 500 hours will be in order. I leave my unit active all the time and simply play from a tuner at low volume to keep the little thing purring like a kitten. G.
Husk, If you have any specific questions about those shorting plugs, I'll be glad to relay them to JRDG. I only know they are made by Cardas and I am leaving them where they are on my Capri.