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Berkeley Alpha Reference run direct
I'm running a pair of Ayre MX-R Twenties. THEY are amazing amps. 
Berkeley Alpha Reference run direct
I contacted Galen Carol Audio yesterday. I had auditioned and purchased my BAR from them, via mail. I was curious how they set up their demo BAR. In their showroom, they are running direct into a pair of Rowland amps, with no preamp. They said som... 
Berkeley Alpha Reference run direct
The question I specifically asked, was if anyone has actually heard a preamp improve the sound of a BAR, over being run directly DAC to amp.Thus far, it seems like only cerrot has heard a Rowland that does. I've never heard that preamp, but the te... 
Berkeley Alpha Reference run direct
I'm with you, Erik. I plan to bring in an Audio Research Reference 6, if for no other reason, to see what all of the buzz is about. 
Berkeley Alpha Reference run direct
You gotta love high end audio. A couple guys suggest vintage tube technology to breathe some life into a digital system. Another guy says he loves shut down technology and battery power to make the preamp as quiet and transparent as possible. And ...