Transcendent Sound Grounded Grid PreAmp heard it?

I own a grounded grid. At the moment, I'm going direct from CD to amp, so I'm not using it. I can repeat what I've said on other forums--it clearly outperformed my ARC LS15, which cost 3 times as much used. It is DEAD quiet (especially when not in the system :) It won't noticeably add or detract anything to or from the sound, and I was running it through Merlin Milleniums, a very 'revealing' speaker. It is a very bare-bones preamp, though. In it's 'stock' form, no remote, etc. If you're interested, look up the Soundstage review--the guy compares it very favorably to a Joule ELectra. Of course, the Joule is 'better', but the GG matches up very well, given the price differential.

Hi,
It is about the middle of road, better than AI Modulus 3, and not as good as BAT VK5. About an equivalent to AI M3A.

If you get it for about $500, it is worth it. However, it has a cheap volume pot, and may be worthy of upgrading (but then it no longer a $500 preamp).

It would be interesting to hear this preamp with an LDR volume control. I imagine someone in the DIY community has tired this mod.