SMc VRE-1b
Virtual Reality Engine Preamplifier
The Latest Creation from the Legendary Steve McCormackWe have never before seen one of these pre-amps up for sale on the web. Why because once heard there's no going back! "The SMc VRE-1b may be the very best solid state linestage currently available. It redefines the over written term “sonic reality” with the ability to present lifelike images and accurate tonality like no other linestage this veteran reviewer has yet to hear."
Peter Breuninger , AVShowrooms.com,
We have now had multiple opportunities to experience the VRE-1C preamplifier in action. No matter what equipment it is paired with, and even in systems where volume control can be had through a digital component and the addition of a preamplifier has been considered "unnecessary", the VRE-1b has always delivered a higher level of performance in every respect including transparency, richness of inner detail, dynamic contrast and ultimate quietness.
Features: •Unique design combines the best aspects of active & passive performance
•Discrete wide-bandwidth JFET circuit uses no feedback
•Beautiful, heavy, non-resonant enclosure contributes to outstanding sonics
•Balanced Cardas XLR and unbalanced WBT RCA inputs and outputs
•Lundahl and Jensen coupling transformers enhance performance
•No DC leakage, no ground loops, and no RFI issues
•Completely stable and reliable
•No heat, no noise, no ground loops, low voltage design
•External choke-filtered power supply for superior sonic purity
•Unrivaled transparency and neutrality; incredible dynamic expression There are so many reviews about this pre-amp. Here are a few: http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue59/vre1c.htm http://www.ultraaudio.com/index.php/equipment-menu/284-smc-audio-vre-1c-reference-preamplifier
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