i also had at one time (before ICE-power) asked if JRDG could further-improve my consonance preamp, which was already upgraded with a new line stage module years ago (the sound opened up and got alot clearer and only cost $450 (!) INCLUDING 2 sorbothane pads that wedged the top-plate against the phono-stage and line-stage modules to reduce microsonics).
maybe i should call them again? one obvious problem with JRDG is that alot of people (my guess) are hanging onto their older rowland components- there is little reason to upgrade something that is already so musically satisfying and well-built as a model-5 or a model-8 or 9. the consummate at consonance preamps are imho awsome preamps with a design that was years ahead of the competition (in several areas) at the time. the new stuff hasn't gotten great reviews, which doesn't make sense as Jeff has one of the best set of ears in the industry. but my main point is, if you have an older preamp or amp and just want some better sounding parts rather than a whole new component, i'll bet they are getting a number of requests along those lines.
AND, if that's true, i wonder how those request are going over with their customer service department...?
maybe i should call them again? one obvious problem with JRDG is that alot of people (my guess) are hanging onto their older rowland components- there is little reason to upgrade something that is already so musically satisfying and well-built as a model-5 or a model-8 or 9. the consummate at consonance preamps are imho awsome preamps with a design that was years ahead of the competition (in several areas) at the time. the new stuff hasn't gotten great reviews, which doesn't make sense as Jeff has one of the best set of ears in the industry. but my main point is, if you have an older preamp or amp and just want some better sounding parts rather than a whole new component, i'll bet they are getting a number of requests along those lines.
AND, if that's true, i wonder how those request are going over with their customer service department...?