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| New preamplifier - Backert Rhumba Extreme, Aesthetix Calypso Signature, Ayre KX5 Twenty @eaneverson What speakers are you using? | |
| New preamplifier - Backert Rhumba Extreme, Aesthetix Calypso Signature, Ayre KX5 Twenty Has anybody else checked out the newer BAT VK-85 or BAT VK-90 preamplifiers? They seem to have limited reviews but positive. | |
| Linear Tube Audio - Micro ZOTL - version -3 Update on upgrades @thriftyaudio Thanks for that update. I auditioned the Backert Labs Rythm 1.4 a few weeks ago. The Rhumba Extreme was not on hand. Now I’m torn because I really liked the Rythm. It’s a big leap in price from them Rhumba Extreme. | |
| Linear Tube Audio - Micro ZOTL - version -3 Update on upgrades @thriftyaudio Would you care to elaborate on your comparison of the LTA to the Backert Labs Rhumba Extreme 1.4 . Thanks | |
| New preamplifier - Backert Rhumba Extreme, Aesthetix Calypso Signature, Ayre KX5 Twenty I visited a few dealers last week and auditioned some of the kit on my wish list. First, I want to say I enjoyed the time I spent at each dealer. We all know the challenges these businesses face to keep the doors open. Each dealer I visited ... | |
| Backert Labs Rhumba Extreme 1.4 @mbarrett635 Congratulations on the Rhumba Extreme. It’s at the top of my list. I just had the chance last week to audition the Backert Rythm. It was sweet. I preferred it over the Ayre KX5-20 preamplifier. I auditioned both with the Ayre VX5... | |
| New preamplifier - Backert Rhumba Extreme, Aesthetix Calypso Signature, Ayre KX5 Twenty @atmasphere Using your HT Bypass workaround is a bandaid but if I recall correctly if you make any volume adjustments while watching a “movie” the entire system does not stay “in sync”. I’ll do some research to verify. thanks for tip. Regardi... | |
| New preamplifier - Backert Rhumba Extreme, Aesthetix Calypso Signature, Ayre KX5 Twenty I have the LTA under consideration. One challenge is it’s not available to audition at dealers. But my primary challenge with the unit is that it does not have a home theater bypass. I sent an email to LTA asking for recommendations for a work ... | |
| New preamplifier - Backert Rhumba Extreme, Aesthetix Calypso Signature, Ayre KX5 Twenty I’m hoping to do a head to head with Rogue RP9 and the Backert. I just read some comments about the volume control on the Backert being inferior quality. Looking forward to the listening. |