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1: I spoke with Placette...re impedences (12.84)
Posted by DunninLosAngeles on 2002-02-01, 14:32:21 (65.192.12.167)
and at least with Placette, he indicated the impedence and voltage matching works well. In fact the owner of Placette has the big brother of my amp, the Edge M8 that he uses with his Placette...forgot .......
2: Re: Placette Audio RVC w/amp, or integrated w/remote volume? (12.84)
Posted by Jim R on 2002-02-06, 14:09:58 (129.176.151.121)
I agree. The Placette is a very high end preamp. When I was auditioning preamps, I found that I would have to spend 2-3 times more than the Placette to find a better active preamp. I doubt that you wo .......
3: Re: Audio Synthesis Passion Ultimate vs. Placette passive (12.35)
Posted by Rajesh on 2002-02-06, 07:23:14 (151.202.95.50)
I spent a month evaluating the Placette and the Passion. To summarize my experience: Soundwise, the Passion is competitive with the Placette only in if the Passion's 'direct' input is used (the Placet .......
4: Anyone Own Placette Preamp? (11.91)
Posted by Mitch on 2000-01-15, 06:09:26 (207.205.162.33)
I'd like to get a remote-controlled preamp and have my attention drawn to the Placette preamp, which has received very good reviews. My only concern is I have a solid state amp and I'm wondering if, i .......
5: Re: Placette v. Audio Synthesis attenuators (11.62)
Posted by kuribo on 2001-03-21, 19:13:17 (61.120.240.171)
I own the placette volume control. Outstanding. I believe it is hard wired with silver wire. Check with maker...You will not be disappointed with the placette, and it has a 30 day return policy-try it .......
6: Re: Anyone move from Placette Balanced to an Active Pre ? (11.58)
Posted by LarryI on 2002-03-18, 07:05:25 (65.205.15.215)
Although I have not A-B'ed the active and passive placette, I have listened to a number of passive set-ups with short interconnects and proper impedance matching and I prefer the dynamics of active pr .......
7: Re: Pacette Audio Volume controller (11.46)
Posted by PUGSTUB on 2001-03-12, 12:15:32 (152.163.195.181)
The Placette uses hand-trimmed Vishay resistors for precise channel balance. This results in perfect level matching between channels. When you listen to the Placette the image will remain fixed regar .......
8: Re: Cable alternatives for placette passive preamp? (11.42)
Posted by Jim on 2001-07-18, 10:06:53 (129.176.151.123)
You will love the Placette. In most cases you would have to spend considerably more on an active preamp to do better than the Placette. I would definitely try the Goertz cables first. I doubt you woul .......
9: Re: Placette v. Audio Synthesis attenuators (11.34)
Posted by Adhesiv on 2001-03-21, 17:47:23 (24.8.177.90)
I too have the placette, and although mine is the special 256 increment model, you'd be hard pressed to find any faults in it , other than the faint clicking noise while changing volume. i too have an .......
10: Re: Placette passive (11.30)
Posted by Steve M on 2002-01-23, 11:19:33 (199.46.199.230)
I like mine. I was running a linn genki direct to Bel Canto Evo and there was a noticeable improvement with the Placette. The volume increments are small in my system. Even with SCE HRS' +2.7 dB gain .......
11: Not similarly priced (11.25)
Posted by thegage on 2002-01-22, 17:19:29 (140.186.114.95)
Last I knew the Placette was about $1200-1400, vs. $2500 for the VDH. I have owned a Placette (VERY nice) but not a VDH so I can't comment. The VDH does have a few features that the Placette doesn't ( .......
12: Re: Blue Circle BC3 to Placette Remote Volume: Is this downgrading ?? (11.10)
Posted by Jim on 2002-05-27, 07:59:08 (66.188.244.95)
The only way to know for sure will be to try one out. Guy Hammel from Placette will give you a 30 day trial I am sure. I haven't compared the Placette with the Blue Circle but in the past I compared i .......
13: Placette Audio products (11.03)
Posted by Mike K on 1999-08-03, 07:38:18 (130.253.4.1)
Just read the review of the Placette Audio single input attenuator in current TAS. I like the concept a lot, because I am getting less and less fond of preamps as I get older. Anyone have any experien .......
14: Blue Circle BC3 to Placette Remote Volume: Is this downgrading ?? (10.98)
Posted by Sherwin on 2002-05-27, 06:06:36 (208.142.142.6)
am i doing myself a great injustice by shifting my BC3 ($3300) to the $1000 Placette Remote Vol control ? Rest of the gears: Pass Aleph 3, at times McCormack DNA1. Totem model 1 Well, nice to have a r .......
15: Search w/o support? (10.86)
Posted by maxim on 2001-01-01, 21:01:23 (195.16.47.67)
I tried to search for posts discussing Placette products, and entered "placette" as a keyword. The engine produced a list of 500 posts, most of them thanking Placette Audio for support of AA. Is there .......
16: Need help from Placette owners, please (10.78)
Posted by PUGSTUB on 2001-08-08, 23:11:16 (64.12.105.179)
Hello, I have a Placette passive preamp I bought used. Last night I accidentlly dropped my remote control and lost the programming to control the Placette. Can anyone tell me how to reprogram it? You .......
17: How about a passive volume control? (10.71)
Posted by thegage on 2001-09-07, 12:49:11 (64.208.165.3)
From your post, it sounds like you're using only a single source. If so, then you might consider the use of a passive volume control. The only one with which I have had experience is the Placette, but .......
18: Re: Welcome, and that sounds like (10.66)
Posted by getheleadout on 2006-11-02, 19:42:54 (71.9.7.148)
No loss of anything. Just the most transparent volume control in existance IMHO. No one makes a volume controller/preamp, in parts or design, anything like a Placette. It's one of those very rare comp .......
19: Placette v. Audio Synthesis attenuators (10.64)
Posted by woody on 2001-03-21, 14:20:47 (212.126.144.12)
Has anyone compared the Placette remote volume control with the Audio Synthesis Passion? The Placette has the advantage of many more steps (126 v. 31) and remote control but does the Audio Synthesis m .......
20: Re: Anyone compared Pass Aleph L & Placette Remote ? (10.59)
Posted by C. on 2002-06-03, 20:05:39 (216.165.146.12)
Charles, I am using the Placette RVC with the Aleph 3 with good results. Although I cannot respond with a direct comparison to the Aleph L, just a couple of thoughts: -isn't the RVC typically somewhat .......
21: Creek vs. Placette vs. Chase Technologies (10.59)
Posted by Jay S on 2001-06-05, 09:29:28 (12.33.174.11)
Would it be fair to assume that the Placette ($1000) is the most transparent, the Creek ($200-$300) is reasonably close, and the Chase is a more distant 3rd? I can't find much info on the Chase, apart .......
22: Re: For Mikem ? (10.57)
Posted by mikem on 2002-05-27, 14:42:51 (66.57.157.163)
Sherwin, I have not tried placing the placette between the BC3 and the amp. I would not do this as it adds more cables, switches..etc.. Less is more... The placette is amongst the finest passives aro .......
23: Get a Placette. (10.54)
Posted by getheleadout on 2008-01-17, 04:01:07 (70.190.138.114)
Get a Placette. Period... .......
24: Re: Replacement for EVS Ultimate Attenuators (10.46)
Posted by ARL on 2001-01-12, 21:24:04 (24.112.145.197)
I had a Placette passive preamp on order ($1200) but just cancelled as I got a deal on a TACT RCS. The Placette is an all-Vishay resistor design with 128 steps, AND a remote control. Guy Hammel, who i .......
25: Re: Placette line stage pre vs Klyne 7LX3.5 (10.45)
Posted by zeke on 2002-09-03, 20:59:50 (67.37.188.206)
Can't give you a comparison with the klyne, but i like the placette active pre better than the AIm3,VTL 2.5,and EC 4.6 - preamps i have had in the past. --- the Placette is somewhat "unusual" operatio .......
26: Re: Placette Audio RVC w/amp, or integrated w/remote volume? (10.44)
Posted by kkak66 on 2002-02-06, 15:58:06 (63.103.59.35)
I too own a Placette RVC unit, which i use with a Audible Illusions pre-amp.Very nice sounding and small to boot. It lies on top of my pre-amp...Can't go wrong with the Placette and the customer servi .......
27: FYI: Placette Clicking (10.41)
Posted by ARL on 2001-03-21, 23:03:44 (24.112.145.197)
I had the Placette single-input volume control unit. It's 126 steps do not make it sound "steppy" at all, but very smooth volume adjustments and rock solid left & right "tracking". This may not be obv .......
28: Re: Placette Audio Volume controller (nt) (10.33)
Posted by Jack on 2001-03-12, 12:45:20 (209.196.111.16)
Placette, not Pacette,,geez! .......
29: Re: Passive Preamps - AS v. Placette? (10.30)
Posted by Mel on 2001-03-20, 10:07:54 (209.123.63.96)
Perhaps you can tell us why you chose the Audio Synthesis over the Placette. They seem to have a lot in common. .......
30: Re: Placette Line Stage...good with tube amps? (10.23)
Posted by Jim on 2002-02-20, 06:38:08 (129.176.151.121)
I would also consider trying the Placette Passive preamp ($1000-1400 depending on number of inputs needed). In my opinion, unless there is a major impedence mismatch most people would be better off if .......
31: Re: Preamp torture....I canna decide (10.20)
Posted by Replevin on 2002-08-02, 12:25:14 (12.160.60.2)
I've heard several passives and had an OBH-12 for a year and a half. I now have the Placette RVC, which is limited to one input. The Creek was transparent and reasonably dynamic, but I have to say tha .......
32: Re: How about Placette Dual Mono Active?? (10.18)
Posted by Todd Krieger on 2001-07-04, 16:12:52 (208.176.169.215)
There are also a lot of fine units I have *not* tried. The Placette included. .......
33: Placette Passive and Cable Capacitance (10.16)
Posted by C. on 2002-03-15, 22:03:18 (216.165.144.84)
Hi, I decided to post this in the general versus cable section, because my question is primarily on the Placette passive preamps. Currently I am using metered pairs of Harmonic Tech Truthlinks from a .......
34: Re: Audio Synthesis Passion Ultimate vs. Placette passive (10.10)
Posted by pipetman on 2002-02-08, 09:00:50 (12.144.36.2)
Thanks everybody. I jumped at the Placette volume control (one showed up on Audiogon). .......
35: Re: Placette Volume Control Question (10.02)
Posted by Robert Joe on 2001-01-09, 14:52:17 (216.188.41.2)
Are the differences between the Creek and Placette immediately obvious or did you have to switch back and forth for a while to tell the difference? .......
36: Re: Need help from Placette owners, please (9.95)
Posted by marko445 on 2001-08-09, 04:41:54 (64.12.102.157)
Call Guy Hammel at Placette.He is one of the most helpful guys in highend audio.1-888-765-3330. .......
37: What other passives have you tried. (9.95)
Posted by Jim on 2003-08-11, 10:52:20 (129.176.151.121)
I am not familiar with that passive. Have you tried a Placette or an FT Audio LW-1. I have a Placette and it certainly doesn't roll off the high. .......
38: Anyone move from Placette Balanced to an Active Pre ? (9.95)
Posted by ARL on 2002-03-17, 18:47:13 (64.7.131.101)
For the last several months, I have been enjoying my ML 380S pre-amp with my Wadia 27ix DAC. All ICs are Granite Audio 470 XLR ICs ( excellent IMO ). On a whim, I picked up a $cheap trade-in Placette .......
39: How about Placette Dual Mono Active?? (9.92)
Posted by HarryB on 2001-07-04, 15:00:36 (24.4.254.99)
I've tried many preamps in my system through the years (including 2 on your list)....and am very impressed with my current Placette. Have you heard it?? .......
40: Re: Cable alternatives for placette passive preamp? (9.87)
Posted by Vinylly on 2001-07-18, 00:59:21 (63.27.2.40)
I'm using about 18" of Kimber solid silver interconnects on my Reference Line. It should also work well with Placette. .......
41: Seeking Opinions On Placette (9.87)
Posted by Marc on 1999-11-13, 17:49:32 (4.16.124.175)
I'd appreciate hearing your opinions of Placette's products. Thanks .......
42: Placette again (9.83)
Posted by Bud on 2002-07-25, 08:55:47 (63.167.169.60)
Guess I will just have to get a Placette on trial and see how it goes. Only way to really answer the question. Best regards, Bud .......
43: How to disconnect jumper on integ. amp? (9.83)
Posted by Bob Mc on 2001-09-24, 16:09:00 (128.104.53.240)
I have a Musical Fidelity A220 integrated amp and am getting a Placette volume control. (I was initially going to get the Placette with an Odyssey power amp but those plans are currently on hold.) I .......
44: Re: Search w/o support? (9.77)
Posted by Stephæn on 2001-01-01, 22:01:11 (206.61.209.210)
Try typing something like: Placette NEAR thoughts (8 hits) or Placette NEAR preamp (73 hits) æ .......
45: Re: Placette passives (9.77)
Posted by saywhat on 2001-07-21, 01:06:41 (198.81.16.162)
Thanks Jim, just went to the web site. I bought a Marantz SA-14 SACD player, sounds like I might be able to appreciate more of the DSD bandwith with a Placette passive. .......
46: Re: Audio Synthesis Passion Ultimate vs. Placette passive (9.72)
Posted by GCN on 2002-02-06, 15:21:40 (209.91.198.204)
Beware when auditioning the Placette it takes a loong burn-in period. Mine is well over 4 month and still improving. .......
47: different perception (9.72)
Posted by mikel on 2002-03-08, 19:54:56 (207.202.218.64)
hi Jeff, i read your post and Guy's and Bob's responses. i have only read great things about the Blowtorch and assume any test horse resulting in the Blowtorch would have to be exceptional. in my reas .......
48: Re: Placette Audio RVC w/amp, or integrated w/remote volume? (9.71)
Posted by jeffrt on 2002-02-06, 13:00:12 (192.4.227.244)
Here something to consider in your quest: I'd suspect that the volume control in the Placette is better than that of the volume control in any preamp or integrated, no matter how short the signal path .......
49: Re: Placette Volume Control Question (9.70)
Posted by thegage on 2001-01-08, 06:50:32 (64.208.165.15)
I've got the three-input passive, but I occasionally have the same problem as you. In my case there are two causes. First, angle at which the remote is operated. There seems to be a very narrow window .......
50: Spectral 30 preamp vs. Placette Active (9.65)
Posted by Tom9 on 2002-02-25, 17:41:57 (68.83.68.23)
Has anyone ever compared these two preamps? Both are known for being neutral and transparent. Which one is better? I know the pricing is different but I can get a used Spectral for the price of a new .......
51: Re: Placette, or Mea Culpa, Mr. Crump. (9.59)
Posted by Placette_audio on 2002-03-08, 17:36:18 (205.188.198.156)
Unless something is wrong with your Placette and it is not working properly, you are not hearing what you are supposed to be hearing. The Placette, because of it's Vishay S102C resistors, is transpare .......
52: another consideration....... (9.57)
Posted by mikel on 2002-02-03, 18:30:52 (207.202.218.64)
.......if you are not a DIY'r would be the Placette. the Placette has a 126 step Vishay resistor attenuator for not much more money. and if it is used close to your amps you won't pay the passive pena .......
53: Re: Might as well check out... (9.55)
Posted by DeKay on 2001-08-04, 17:54:14 (205.188.200.44)
Placette and the Audion preamp with phono stage, while your at it. Don't know of a local Placette dealer, but O.S. Services or Acoustic Imeage, might have the Audion for aution. .......
54: Re: Blue Circle BC3 to Placette Remote Volume: Is this downgrading ?? (9.54)
Posted by mikem on 2002-05-27, 08:08:22 (66.57.157.163)
I have the BC3 Galatea and the Placette remote volume. I find the BC3 to be far more musical. The placette is very transparent but falls short in bringing the musical experience to a life like present .......
55: Re: Passive vs. Active Pre-amps (9.53)
Posted by Bud on 2002-07-25, 08:53:23 (63.167.169.60)
Hi Mikel, Well first of all the Placette in your system sounds stunningly good. In my system when we tried it briefly, I agreed that the sound was extremely nice and had a greater "beauty" than runn .......
56: Placette ranks up there, but.... (9.50)
Posted by darkmoebius on 2002-02-03, 21:17:44 (68.4.59.216)
The passive pre costs $1,400 new and the remote volume control is $1,000, that's 2-3 times what I and a few others can afford. So, unfortunately, it's not an option. Although, from what I've read, Pla .......
57: Re: BiAmplifying Osborn Speakers (9.50)
Posted by kkak66@aol.com on 2001-05-29, 18:37:42 (63.103.59.35)
I am bi-amping passivily a VAC 35/35 triode amp on top and a McCormack DNA 0.5 deluxe on a pair of Merlin TSM and a pair of Apogee Centuar Majors speakers I also am using a Placette Volume Control.THe .......
58: With your system, go Placette... (9.49)
Posted by Rob Thomas on 2000-06-17, 11:06:15 (209.24.235.102)
I have the Creek and it is by no means the last word, it sounds good, but the Placette is in another league. I sense a minute loss of transparency and microdynamics with the Creek. .......
59: Re: Pacette Audio Volume controller (9.48)
Posted by kuribo on 2001-03-14, 06:56:50 (61.120.240.171)
I purchased a Placette volume control/preamp to replace a Sonic Frontiers SFL-1 Signature linestage. I was using the SF in bypass mode, so the signal was supposedly untouched as it passed through. The .......
60: Anyone Own Placette Preamp? (9.47)
Posted by music man on 2000-08-04, 15:48:59 (216.66.30.218)
I'd appreciate hearing your opinions on the Placette ACTIVE preamp. It's pricey, at $4,000 DIRECT--how do you like it? Does the remote work well? Do you find it too transparent to the point of being b .......
61: Re: Cable alternatives for placette passive preamp? (9.42)
Posted by fido on 2001-07-18, 00:37:39 (24.8.102.39)
Thanks for the info Jim. I'm currently using micro purl silver at 1 meter. I may even try shortening them if I have to. Im looking forward to the placette. Are you pleased with it? Thanks Fido ::: TO .......
62: Placette passives (9.42)
Posted by Jim on 2001-07-21, 00:18:15 (24.216.66.31)
Placette passives have a remote. I have compared them to the Creek and the Placettes are really in a different league (true high end preamps). Of course they cost significantly more. In my system it w .......
63: I'd suspect that... (9.42)
Posted by Romy on 2002-02-06, 15:15:45 (66.92.71.37)
In such case you would probably have a prepared speech witch would explain why the Placette-active is order if magnitude more interesting then the Placette-passive. Eagerly awaiting, Romy the Cat ::: .......
64: Re: Passive Preamps (9.42)
Posted by Steve M on 2002-01-06, 08:47:16 (208.164.96.79)
I have the Placette passive and really like it. The thing I did though was add the SCE Harmonic Recovery System (HRS) with upgraded power cord between my Linn CDP and the Placette. The HRS always adde .......
65: Re: Preamp Upgrade Ideas with $2500 budget: Tube, Hybrid, or Passive? (9.38)
Posted by Jim R on 2001-12-13, 20:32:41 (24.240.209.178)
We have somewhat similiar systems. I use a Placette passive with my Maggie 1.6's (Sony 777 SACD - Placette - Bel Canto Evo - Maggie 1.6's with crossover upgrade) and love it. If you have a very high q .......
66: You get what you pay for. (9.36)
Posted by Jim on 2002-08-23, 15:45:31 (66.188.253.179)
The Creek is not bad at all but if you want to spend a little more you can do substantially better. The FT Audio LW-1 ($500) is a significant step up from the Creek. The Placette is also a major step .......
67: Cable alternatives for placette passive preamp? (9.36)
Posted by fido on 2001-07-17, 22:06:23 (24.8.102.39)
What are people using for cable on Placette passive volume control besides purenote? .......
68: Re: Thanks all for replys....more on this (9.34)
Posted by Eli Duttman on 2002-02-20, 20:51:52 (205.188.199.24)
The more common arrangement is a tube preamp/SS power amp because it gets many of the benefits of tubes like soundstaging and superior midrange while retaining flexibility with speaker choice. There h .......
69: Re: Looking for a better passive pre (9.29)
Posted by C. on 2002-03-18, 21:06:38 (216.165.145.24)
M, I just purchased a used Placette Remote Volume Control and have been impressed so far with the improved detail, imaging, and timbre in my system, with little if any sacrifice in dynamics. The Place .......
70: Re: Pure Note Cables on Placette??? (9.28)
Posted by Bob Track on 2001-09-19, 20:37:19 (24.190.97.24)
just like to see what people think of the gg pre because I like there amps alot and yes I am using the Placette and Pure Note and I'm extremely happy with both .......
71: Re: Placette Passive and Cable Capacitance (9.26)
Posted by C. on 2002-03-16, 13:34:20 (216.165.145.23)
Thanks ILK. The Aleph 3 has an input impedance of 23K, which is low enough that I would like as many factors as possible to be in favor of the placette. I believe the ProSils have less than half the c .......
72: Placette active pre (9.24)
Posted by Bob Track on 2001-02-21, 13:08:33 (198.93.65.66)
I own a Placette Audio line passive line stage I'm thinking of upgrading to there active unit if anybody has done this I would appreciate any input on the difference sonically .......
73: Thanks all for replys....more on this (9.18)
Posted by kkak66 on 2002-02-20, 15:42:27 (63.103.59.35)
I do have a Placette Remote Control in my system i use it with a Audible Illusions L1 pre---i like it but am tired of changing tubes in it. So this is why maybe the Placette Line stage would be good w .......
74: Re: Kind of an expensive remote control (9.18)
Posted by thegage on 2000-06-15, 12:10:34 (209.36.21.153)
It's light years ahead of the Creek. I've posted a review of the Placette(now in the Reviews section) where I mentioned the Creek in passing. But to be more specific here, it took about five minutes o .......
75: Re: Audio Research LS16 or new Cary balanced pre for BC EVo 200.2? (9.07)
Posted by Jack B on 2001-10-10, 08:48:54 (205.241.160.231)
I second the Placette. I'm using the Placette Vol Controller with superb results,,,, a perfect match with the dynamic 200.2. Jack .......
76: Re: Can anyone recommend a preamp for a Rowland 112 amp. (9.04)
Posted by mikel on 2002-07-04, 06:22:26 (207.202.218.64)
Dennis and bhvf, agree on the Placette. i had a 112 for about 6 months when i was breaking in my speakers (i use an OTL tube amp that is not appropriate for that duty). the 112 performed great and wor .......
77: Re: Reasons for not choosing a passive preamp? (9.02)
Posted by Jim on 2001-05-09, 21:49:13 (24.216.64.15)
I use a Placette passive. I have definitely heard better active preamps (my favorites are some of the high end Conrad Johnson preamps). The problem is that they cost several times more. For me it wasn .......
78: Re: Creek vs. Placette vs. Chase Technologies (9.02)
Posted by pmkap on 2001-06-05, 15:47:21 (162.84.168.153)
I have no experience with either the Creek or Placette, but I am quite familiar with the Chase unit. While a great bargain at the closeout price of I'm not criticizing the Chase, but it is nowhere nea .......
79: Re: Hyperion & other Passive Preamp users...couple questions (9.02)
Posted by Jim R on 2002-02-01, 10:02:27 (129.176.151.121)
You can actually get the 1 input Placette for $1000. If you only have 1 source it is a good option (I actually have the 3 input version but have never used the other inputs). I choose the Placette ove .......
80: Re: Placette passive (8.99)
Posted by kkak66 on 2002-01-22, 15:19:55 (63.103.59.35)
Yes i own one; use it for remote volume; on my system the placette gets loud very fast, my low volume was good but 1 or 2 more clicks and it was loud...but the unit itself sounds very good.... ::: TOP .......
81: Anyone compared Pass Aleph L & Placette Remote ? (8.95)
Posted by charles on 2002-06-02, 19:26:19 (208.142.142.4)
Hi, Got a used Aleph L awile ago. Paired it with the Aleph 3 and at times my old DNA 0.5 I'm wondering if i sell it & get the Placette RVC, would it warrant the upgrade cost ? Thanks for the help. Cha .......
82: Re: I Plan on Doing This... (8.90)
Posted by Les Lammers on 2001-04-22, 14:05:00 (12.94.101.187)
Todd, I'm using a Placette passive and am very pleased. I had a Reference Line Preeminence One that worked well in my rig but prefer the 126 steps and remote with the Placette. 30 day home demo availa .......
83: Re: Passive Preamps (8.85)
Posted by marko445 on 2002-01-05, 07:55:06 (205.188.192.46)
I agree with Mikel. I am using a Placette Balanced Remote volume Control between my Theta Gen Va and my Music Reference RM-200. It bested a CJ Premier 14 and a AR ls-15 by a wide margin. Call Guy at P .......
84: Re: Passive pre's (8.85)
Posted by Jim on 2001-07-30, 14:54:48 (129.176.151.124)
For what it is worth - Guy Hammel at Placette is very nice, readily available (he usually answers the phone himself) and will provide excellent customer service. I own the Placette and have never hear .......
85: Re: Placette 3-Input vs. FT Audio LW-1 - Tom, where are you? (8.83)
Posted by Paul on 2001-01-12, 12:28:24 (64.10.130.226)
Jim, We tried Vishay during our fine-tuning stage and we decided on what we chose. I do have a customer who used a Placette before he purchased the LW1. I wish he will read this post and do a direct c .......
86: Placette vs. EVS Volume Controls? (8.78)
Posted by C. on 2002-02-07, 13:51:09 (216.165.145.12)
Comrades, Has anyone had an opportunity to compare Placette's Remote Volume Control unit against EVS's nude attenuators? Convenience is really not a consideration, since my amp is in the open and I ge .......
87: Re: Tell me more please, kkak66... (8.76)
Posted by kkak66 on 2002-05-14, 20:11:05 (63.103.59.44)
Hi Passive...yes i broke down and bought a tube remote pre-amp...i liked the placette but it had only 1 input..by the way it is remote too..i still have it i may set up a second system with my VAC and .......
88: Please do NOT put words in my mouth. (8.76)
Posted by jeffrt on 2002-03-09, 06:57:49 (208.59.170.248)
Mr. Carr, I would not under any circumstances call what I said about the Placette a "criticism". Maybe I could have clarified my idea a little further, as I did in my follow-up. I regarded Mr. Crump's .......
89: Re: Passive preamp (8.74)
Posted by Jim on 2001-04-08, 19:53:06 (24.216.64.15)
Placette preamps can be special ordered for balanced connections as I recall. I have a standard 3 input Placette (comes with remote) that I think is awesome. It is a significant upgrade from the Creek .......
90: Re: Reveille vs. LW-1 vs. ? (8.74)
Posted by Jim R on 2002-02-08, 12:20:04 (129.176.151.122)
If you are going to spend up to $1000 and you only have 1 source, why don't you consider a Placette Passive (single input version for $1000). This would be a high end passive preamp with a remote that .......
91: Re: Placette Remote Volume Control Unit (8.72)
Posted by kuribo on 2000-12-13, 21:55:56 (202.250.70.111)
I recently purchased this unit to replace a Morrison ELAD. While the ELAD is a fine piece of equipment (see the 50+ rave reviews on audioreview.com), my system sounded totally different with the Place .......
92: Re: Reveille vs. LW-1 vs. ? (8.69)
Posted by LarBO on 2002-02-08, 13:06:04 (137.131.192.76)
Thanks Jim, The Placette has certainly garnered alot of kudos.....however is a passive a good choice since my symptom seems to be a lack of dynamics/bass/zest (esp. @ low volumes). I do really like th .......
93: Try a Placette Audio passive... (8.68)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2003-08-11, 10:59:07 (12.252.236.227)
As Jim already mentioned, the Placette doesn't roll off the highs - or the lows for that matter. It pretty much passes whatever you send it. I had a couple other passive units and one of them was ver .......
94: "Powering" the Placette? (8.68)
Posted by Rob Thomas on 2008-04-30, 14:51:02 (71.139.177.125)
I thought the Placette passive only needed power to switch the relays for input and resistance. Seems what power the unit receives should have no effect on the sound, other that perhaps AC LINE noise .......
95: Re: different perception (8.67)
Posted by jeffrt on 2002-03-09, 13:09:59 (208.59.170.248)
Mike, Sometimes Romy just gets under my skin, as I suppose is his purpose in life. Currently Ihave .75 m of Luminous Synchestra Signature going from Placette to amp, while waiting for Bob to finish br .......
96: Placette passive linestage (8.65)
Posted by laznos on 2007-10-09, 12:39:35 (68.49.71.229)
A passive like the Placette will trade in your overblown dynamics for transparency and detail. The standard system-matching caveats apply, output voltage and impedance of source, input sensitivity and .......
97: RE: Passive line stages (8.61)
Posted by longtimequadowner on 2010-07-21, 14:47:32 (24.108.194.166)
Have to agree - have a Placette RVC and two Creek OBH-12's, haven't compared them side by side in the same system but I can't imagine the amount of money that would have to be spent to get an active p .......
98: RE: SCE Harmonic Recovery System Observations Please? (8.61)
Posted by thegage on 2010-08-01, 21:04:42 (66.30.68.139)
I used one for a few years for impedance matching between a Placette passive control and a Counterpoint power amp. I never noticed a downside with the SCE, but maybe that was because the Placette was .......
99: Re: Placette Line Stage...good with tube amps? (8.61)
Posted by pipetman on 2002-02-20, 13:14:34 (12.144.36.2)
Just put a Placette passive volume controller (the one input version) in my system. It's driving a BAT VK-60 (which has a 200kOhm input impedance) and the results are awesome (used an integrated as pr .......
100: Re: balanced preamp for Monarchy SM70's (8.61)
Posted by Jim on 2001-04-18, 16:28:15 (129.176.151.122)
There is a Placette passive preamp with the optional balanced inputs and outputs on Audiogon for $1600. If you have a very high quality source, it is very difficult to beat the transparency of a Place .......
101: Re: Anyone Own Placette Preamp? (8.58)
Posted by Randy on 2000-01-18, 21:30:44 (209.161.9.216)
I live in Boise, where Guy Hummel makes the Placette. I am in the audiophile group there, and we have had Guys preamp in systems many times, compared with Krells, ARC's Levinsons, etc. It is comparab .......
102: Re: Passive vs. Active Pre-amps (8.50)
Posted by Tim K. on 2002-07-24, 09:45:50 (207.120.202.7)
Bud, I had very good results with the Placette Passive and didn't really understand its shortcomings until I moved on to the Placette Active Linestage. Things were good, now they're much better ;-). P .......
103: Placette, or Mea Culpa, Mr. Crump. (8.50)
Posted by jeffrt on 2002-03-08, 16:50:45 (208.59.170.248)
Just tried a Placette remote volume control. (apologies to Bob Crump for even trying one.) Compared to my TG Audio Crump-meister, active, no-gain, dual power-supply, separate power supply, dual volume .......
104: Pure Note Cables on Placette??? (8.50)
Posted by HIFIADDICT on 2001-09-19, 19:36:46 (32.101.233.106)
Bob Track: Were you the one that uses Pure Note cables on your pre? I thought you had Placette? Unless you need gain I think the passive is better. The Pure Notes work well on active and passive BTW. .......
105: Re: Passive Preamps - AS v. Placette? (8.49)
Posted by Geoffrey Dillon on 2001-03-20, 13:02:16 (209.0.107.43)
I prefer the format of the Audio Synthesis with its alphanumeric LED display which shows input, volume, balance, and muting. A really cool feature is that you can name each input. It also has a high t .......
106: Placette Audio RVC w/amp, or integrated w/remote volume? (8.45)
Posted by BS64 on 2002-02-06, 04:20:25 (207.239.149.68)
My goal is to have remote volume control. And preferably something that will fit into my Standesign rack with removeable shelves (I can remove a shelf above the amp for ventilation). Placette Audio's .......
107: Follow-up on Passives (8.43)
Posted by Jim R on 2001-01-18, 17:16:00 (24.216.64.15)
I use a Placette passive preamp with a Sony 777 SACD and a Bel Canto Evo, driving Maggie 1.6's. I love the system. It is extremely revealing and after I treated my room (to tame the highs a little), I .......
108: Re: XTC (8.41)
Posted by iza on 2001-11-24, 21:57:16 (131.161.90.196)
Hello Arbelos, I am currently using a slightly modified PLacette which is probably similar to the Audio Synthesis. This was a huge step forward in sound in my system. Does the Silver Rock better "noth .......
109: Preamp Battle: Placette vs. Joule-Electra (8.39)
Posted by Charles Houston on 2000-05-31, 20:08:00 (216.192.114.91)
The search narrows for a transparent, neutral tubed preamplifier with a remote control for at least the volume. Placette Audio's model DB and Joule-Electra's LA 100 mk.III have made my short-short lis .......
110: Re: Placette 3-Input vs. FT Audio LW-1 (8.39)
Posted by Jim on 2001-01-12, 11:24:16 (209.32.16.138)
Congratulations. If you are considering wither one of these, you will have a very nice preamp. In my opinion, passive preamps are underutilized and are very cost effective compared to many similiarly .......
111: Audio Synthesis Passion Ultimate vs. Placette passive (8.37)
Posted by pipetman on 2002-02-06, 06:36:00 (12.144.36.2)
There is an older thread in the archive dealing with the Passion vs. the Placette and everybody said how great each unit was, but unfortunately, there was no real comparison between these two passives .......
112: Re: Cable alternatives for placette passive preamp? (8.34)
Posted by Jim on 2001-07-17, 23:42:10 (24.216.66.31)
I am using Chris VH's silver DIY IC's with my placette passive with excellent results. If you have some very basic DIY skills, they are tough to beat for very little money. I bet the Goertz silver cab .......
113: Another suggestion (8.34)
Posted by Jim on 2001-02-20, 20:48:31 (24.216.64.15)
Take your time and find the best tube preamp that you can afford (after auditioning) and then compare it to a Placette passive preamp (about half of your budget, 30 day no risk trial). I don't know wh .......
114: Re: Another option in passive and a few other suggestions... (8.29)
Posted by mikel on 2002-05-08, 22:48:39 (207.202.218.64)
hi Nathaniel, i understand that the Silver Rock is excellent.....maybe better than the Placette....but it has 2 problems for me; 1. not balanced....i like the additional gain it gives me with low-outp .......
115: Re: Audio Research LS16 or new Cary balanced pre for BC EVo 200.2? (8.28)
Posted by Jim on 2001-10-10, 06:39:02 (129.176.151.121)
I bet that new Cary preamp is excellent. I recently debated preamps to use with my Evo. I was relectant to spend $2000-3000 on a high quality tube preamp and eventually elected to use a Placette passi .......
116: Re: Passive vs. Active Pre-amps (8.28)
Posted by mikel on 2002-07-24, 21:08:01 (207.202.218.64)
hi Bud, your comments are interesting....after 5 days have gone by i can't recall getting the impressions that you mention regarding "washed out, music running together like watercolors, kind of flat .......
117: Re: my quest for the ideal preamp (8.28)
Posted by Romy on 2000-11-01, 08:30:42 (199.164.25.2)
Ws, I like you question and sorry that somebody’ anger pulled us to a tangential discussion below. If you go from L2 league to MLs and CJs level then I would offer to you another very interesting cand .......
118: Another option. (8.25)
Posted by Jim R on 2001-11-30, 09:48:52 (129.176.151.121)
Another option is to buy a separate volumn control. I use a Placette Audio volumn control (some call it a passive preamp) with a Sony 777 SACD player. The placette is about the best volumn control you .......
119: Re: Placette Line Stage...good with tube amps? (8.18)
Posted by Eli Duttman on 2002-02-19, 23:06:28 (205.188.199.47)
A SS preamp with its low O/P impedance should have no trouble interfacing with a tubed power amp which has a high I/P impedance. Electrically, the combination is excellent. Sonicly how good such a com .......
120: Re: Anyone have any experience with passive attenuators? (8.18)
Posted by Jim on 2001-08-30, 06:52:30 (129.176.151.121)
I became interested in passive preamp when I read the post below - this inmate switched from the Thor preamp ($7500 list) to a pair of EVS attenuators ($300 as I recall). I was not thrilled with the i .......
121: Re: Opinions: Audio Synthesis Passion vs Reference Line with SET's ... (8.16)
Posted by Adhesiv on 2001-06-13, 14:15:33 (24.8.177.90)
i agree with jim, you should add placette to yuor list. i currently use one with my sony 777 as well and love it. i might have a chance to upgrade to the active buffered version though and if i do i'l .......
122: The best preamp is no preamp at all... (8.14)
Posted by saywhat on 2001-11-21, 20:26:17 (198.81.16.174)
I have been using a Placette passive attenuator with SA-14 SACD player, Bryston 4BST amp and Dynaudio Confidence 5s. Incredible level of clarity and detail with NO LOSS of dynamic contrast. It's not j .......
123: Re: The best passive pre amp for Maccormack DNA 125 (8.14)
Posted by Jim on 2001-05-09, 11:42:34 (129.176.151.124)
Depends on your budget. The Placette passive is a truly outstanding passive preamp and has a remote but is $1000 or more depending on inputs. See link below. Another good option is the FT Audio LW-1 ( .......
124: Re: Placette passive (8.14)
Posted by Jim on 2002-01-22, 18:50:43 (66.188.238.92)
I use a Placette (3 input version) with a Sony 777 SACD and a Bel canot Evo amp and it works great. The volumn control works in very fine increments from nothing to max (no problem in my system listen .......
125: Re: Thanks all for replys....more on this (8.12)
Posted by kkak66 on 2002-02-20, 19:57:22 (63.103.59.37)
The Placette is only used for remote control of the Audible Illusion pre. I have 2 cd players and a tape deck that i use with the AA.Like i said for remote the Placette is great...just wondering about .......
126: Re: Placette v. Audio Synthesis attenuators (8.11)
Posted by LarryI on 2001-03-23, 09:24:36 (38.200.133.166)
I own an active placette preamp (volume control plus buffer stages) with which I am very pleased. Even with 126 steps, I occasionally feel like certain steps are too large. I can't imagine what it wou .......
127: Decware and Placette Audio (8.09)
Posted by Cochise on 2004-08-21, 13:20:11 (68.84.113.144)
I have had 2 really good customer service experiences with Decware (High Fideilty Engineering Co.) and Placette Audio. When my DEC-6865 ran behind schedule they actually called and emailed me with upd .......
128: Re: Advice on Creek OBH 12 passive pre (8.09)
Posted by Jim on 2001-01-18, 13:03:33 (209.32.16.138)
The idea that all passives sound the same is wrong. I have a Placette passive and it is much better than the Creek OBH-12 (which I auditioned before choosing the Placette). Actually it wasn't even clo .......
129: Re: You should quit your banking job and open a retail store. (8.04)
Posted by Grumpus on 2002-02-26, 09:48:23 (212.127.96.230)
kudos to those who did the math right. A MRSP of USD 100 with a cost of 40 is a margin of 150% not 60%. So it is definitely in the league of jewellery. And kudos to those who compares high-end audio t .......
130: Re: Placette 3-Input vs. FT Audio LW-1 (8.03)
Posted by Ozzy on 2001-01-12, 02:51:30 (216.207.178.60)
I haven't heard the Placette, but had the LW-1 in my system for a while. It is without a doubt a very good passive indeed. The only passive pre that bests it (that I have heard) is the Pass Aleph L, w .......
131: Re: Placette Passive and Cable Capacitance (7.99)
Posted by GCN on 2002-03-16, 10:42:04 (209.91.198.12)
After a long search for the "perfect" ic to match my system a lot of ic went in & out (list to long to mention)I end up using an Audio Magic ic between the Placette and my 100K amplifier. Was floored .......
132: Re: I want remote control!!! (7.96)
Posted by mikel on 2002-08-15, 06:57:18 (66.235.19.10)
Bandit, consider the Placette RVC (remote volume control), it may be the answer to your challenges. it is a passive volume control with remote. it will require an additional interconnect and has only .......
133: Re: Hey Mike! Long time no talk . . . (7.95)
Posted by mikel on 2005-08-09, 22:55:28 (24.18.195.178)
hi Frank, i trust all is well. yes, it has been awhile and please call me so we can 'debrief' when you have time. the sonic improvement of the Hybrids is subtle but there....small but real improvement .......
134: Re: Passive Preamps (7.94)
Posted by mikel on 2002-01-05, 07:04:49 (207.202.218.64)
hi vasyachkin, i have recently gone passive and love it. i feel that in my case the elimination of an active gain stage has yielded dividends without penalties. some of the negatives of passive i have .......
135: Re: Placette v. Audio Synthesis attenuators (7.93)
Posted by Jim on 2001-03-21, 14:45:06 (209.32.16.138)
I have not compared the two but I own the Placette and it is a great passive preamp. After you use it for awhile you get addicted to the fine attenuation control and the perfect Rt/Lt balance at diffe .......
136: Re: General Listening Fatigue Question (7.92)
Posted by getheleadout on 2007-05-19, 21:34:30 (66.215.156.62)
The only cure which ever worked for me in eliminating listener fatigue is a Placette preamp. Additionally, it's very importand to get all other non-Placette pots out of your signal path. (It's very e .......
137: Re: Can anyone recommend a preamp for a Rowland 112 amp. (7.91)
Posted by Dennis Erwin on 2002-07-04, 06:03:17 (24.205.212.9)
I'm now using the 112 with a Placette 3 input passive pre. I had an Audible Illusions 2D and a Morrison ELAD. Within a week of getting the Placette, I sold the Elad and put the AE in the closet ( a ve .......
138: Re: great stuff, but why the need for a 2nd amp?? (7.91)
Posted by mikel on 2006-03-08, 05:44:08 (24.18.195.178)
hi Shane, i had spent about 8 months last year with a single darTZeel stereo amp; first on the Kharma Exquisites, then with the Kharma Midi Exquisites (while i was waiting for the VR9's to be built), .......
139: Re: What does "transparency" really mean? (7.90)
Posted by romandoc on 2003-03-04, 18:50:57 (65.43.152.213)
Hi Abe, It's not completely fair to compare the two. The passive might be more transparent, but you lose a gain stage. Imagine you would add a gain stage to your Placette, then compare the resulting a .......
140: Re: Passive Preamps (7.89)
Posted by Jim on 2002-08-09, 07:58:38 (129.176.151.122)
I have not heard them side by side so I can't give a detailed comparison but they are both excellent passives and I bet you would be happy with either of them. I wanted a remote and so I choose the Pl .......
141: Bel Canto DAC-1 (7.84)
Posted by ARL on 2001-07-30, 23:03:34 (24.112.145.197)
I owned the Bel Canto DAC-1 and the Placette single volume control unit, but not at the same time. I really liked the Placette for its transparency and 126 steps of attentuation. I ended up snagging a .......
142: Re: Lazy Audiophile Needs Killer Preamp With Remote (7.84)
Posted by Romy on 2000-05-28, 20:28:39 (216.41.49.119)
Well, the history of my life... I looked many "serious preamps" with remote or without it and was not able to find anything even close to L1. However I use a separate remote controlled unit in tape lo .......
143: Re: what is the difference (7.82)
Posted by getheleadout on 2006-11-03, 19:01:15 (71.9.7.148)
This is in response to Larry I and the Ayre quote. Another quote via review, on the subject of the Placette passive preamp, was in a Stereophile review were the author (who reviews the most high end a .......
144: Re: Bel Canto EVO 200.2 and passive? (7.81)
Posted by Adhesiv on 2001-04-21, 20:33:51 (66.27.125.117)
hi peter, if you did a search on archived posts, you probably found my posts regarding passives and the evo. i originally started with the evs nude attenuators, while they were crystal clear i seemed .......
145: Placette pre-amp internals (7.75)
Posted by rap on 2002-05-11, 16:37:33 (24.128.75.168)
Do any of the owners of the Placette passive pre-amp have the schematic or know the answer to the following: 1) does the passive pre-amp have any type of a "bypass" mode? By that I mean being able to .......
146: Re: Reasons for not choosing a passive preamp? (7.74)
Posted by Bob Track on 2001-05-09, 21:04:55 (209.245.117.206)
I think all of you are missing the boat with passives I have been using a Placette passive in my system and alot has been said about them in audio publications and all have been very positive my exper .......
147: I bet a $3000 preamp wasn't what Craig had in mind, but maybe the next guy will want a Plinius. (7.72)
Posted by Jim R on 2001-01-25, 13:55:32 (209.32.16.138)
Just kidding. I agree that a preamp is probably the next step. It isn't easy finding a great, inexpensive preamp if you need a remote. I had a similiar situation and decided on a Placette passive. The .......
148: Re: Hyperion & other Passive Preamp users...couple questions (7.71)
Posted by Tim K. on 2002-02-01, 12:00:54 (207.120.202.7)
Hi,I was using a B&K Reference 20 for my stereo preamp (in Direct Mode) but felt it just wasn't getting it. I tried the Placette Passive Linestage and was absolutely dumbfounded by the improvement. No .......
149: Call Guy at Placette-- he seems quite willing to discuss compatiblity issues (7.70)
Posted by DunninLA on 2002-03-16, 07:43:03 (4.64.16.46)
I called him about his passive to discuss my Heart cdp (2.1volts, 1.3k impedence) into Edge M6 amp (30k input impedence, can't remember input sensitivity), with the Placette in the middle. He relayed .......
150: Re: "Euphonic" preamp: CJ PV12, VTL 2.5, Rogue 99, Cary SLP98??? (7.64)
Posted by Jim on 2000-12-01, 19:59:14 (24.216.64.15)
I will take it one step further and suggest a Placette passive preamp/volumn control ($1000) or the 3 input version ($1300), both with remote. This passive preamp is several steps better than a Creek .......
151: Re: passive preamp: how to calculate total power? (7.62)
Posted by John B on 2005-02-06, 19:32:40 (69.110.10.204)
"there are sound technical arguements against using a passive preamplifier but I will not go into them here and now." Don't stop now, I'm very interested. I'm currently evaluating a passive pre-amp (P .......
152: Re: Best Pre-amp for under $1K (7.62)
Posted by lquam on 2002-01-31, 13:51:43 (165.247.57.144)
Used Adcom GFP-750 (about $900). They really are quite good, just not perhaps as grand as Stereophile seems to think. Heck, you could probably get one for just over a grand new. Also, its a bit dark, .......
153: Re: Active vs. Passive Preamp Debate Continues: (7.54)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2003-08-12, 20:16:42 (12.252.236.227)
"Given that all of the above is in order, if the sound is still thin sounding, rolled off at either end or has no dynamics or drive, blame the source's output stage, not the passive preamp." This does .......
154: Placette Volume Control Question (7.49)
Posted by Chip on 2001-01-07, 09:49:40 (63.21.140.34)
I just purchased a used Placette Volume Control- the single source one. I've been totally dumbfounded by the remote's volume control (the unit comes with a Sony remote). Often times I hit the volume b .......
155: Re: In The End, It's All About Balance (7.37)
Posted by Larry I on 2003-08-05, 05:07:38 (65.205.15.210)
The One SC is easily detailed and musical enough to make any upstream change discernible. If you like the speaker, I don't see any reason for not electing to use whatever cables or other accessories, .......
156: Re: Thanks all for replys....more on this (7.26)
Posted by kkak66 on 2002-02-20, 22:16:47 (63.103.59.37)
Yes i use the tape moniter loop on the Audible Illusion Pre...The Placette Remote Volume is connected to the Audible Pre and then into the amp...like i said its just used for remote for the pre-amp..I .......
157: Compelled to Upgrade (7.26)
Posted by LarryI on 2002-06-12, 11:08:39 (65.205.15.215)
I recently purchased a Stax SR-007 headphone with the tube amp option. After listening to the 'phones on my dealer's set up and comparing the sound to my own system, I realize that the tube preamp of .......
158: Re: Need Rec on linear, clear preamp - pls. (7.22)
Posted by Jim on 2001-08-29, 06:57:28 (129.176.151.121)
If what you mean by "clear" is transparent, I would consider a very high quality passive like a Placette (with remote). I went through a fairly extensive preamp search awhile back and found that I wou .......
159: Re: Volume control (7.22)
Posted by mikel on 2003-02-07, 20:11:44 (66.235.19.55)
hi Rupe, a friend is picking up his Bent Audio balanced, passive, remote controled, silver transformer volume control tomorrow up in Vancover B.C. after he breaks it in i will be able to try it in my .......
160: Get thee to a Creek (7.19)
Posted by psgary on 2002-08-23, 14:26:42 (4.60.22.247)
The McCormack and Placette have very good reps, but the Creek OBH-12 is significantly cheaper - $275-300 @ Audio Advisor or Galen Carol $200 or so used - and has a remote. It is outstanding - $ for $. .......
161: Re: Anyone move from Placette Balanced to an Active Pre ? (7.13)
Posted by mikel on 2002-03-17, 22:56:41 (207.202.218.64)
hi Andy, i have ditched my Levinson #32 for the balanced Placette RVC and love it. i percieve no bass problems with the passive and have much more transparency and detail compared to the #32. i do thi .......
162: Re: Passive Preamps (7.12)
Posted by Rob Thomas on 2002-08-09, 10:03:22 (199.221.98.4)
I go really primal passive with my EVS Ultimate Nude Attenuators. They are 24 step attenuators which plug right into the amp inputs, and thus avoid a set of interconnects. You're dealing with miniscul .......
163: Re: Thanks for the recs. (7.04)
Posted by Sallys Dad on 2002-07-07, 05:18:50 (24.196.174.180)
I have a Rowland Model 2 with a Klyne Series 7 balanced, and am looking for a preamp with a remote. The Klyne is VERY GOOD, but is not available with a remote; thus,I also considered the Palcette, but .......
164: Another way to look at this. (7.01)
Posted by Jim on 2001-07-08, 13:20:13 (24.240.198.41)
If your Cary tubed CDP has the characteristics that you mentioned (mid range magic, air, detail, etc), the goal of your preamp may be to simply get out of the way and be transparent (ie. to not color .......
165: Interconnects are critical. (7.00)
Posted by Dave P on 2001-03-16, 08:25:51 (165.250.91.68)
I own the Placette remote volume control, and it took me a couple of sets of interconnects before I found ones that worked. First I started with studio patch cords, which were unlistenable. Then I tri .......
166: Re: Lazy Audiophile Needs Killer Preamp With Remote (6.97)
Posted by Charles Houston on 2000-05-29, 18:55:05 (216.192.114.58)
While I had the L1 in my system I also had some Kharma interconnects and took some interior decorating liberties (spouse was away.) The system sounded fantastic, yet there were some specific steps for .......
167: Re: Placette Audio RVC w/amp, or integrated w/remote volume? (6.89)
Posted by mikel on 2002-02-06, 06:24:24 (207.202.218.64)
BS64, i use the Placette RVC and think it to be excellent when used properly. it needs to be very close to your amp (1 meter or less). it will be ideal if; 1. you are a single source user (or you can .......
168: Re: Placette Passive and Cable Capacitance (6.87)
Posted by ILK on 2002-03-16, 06:01:03 (141.213.157.36)
Depending on the input impedence of your amp. If it is larger than 80kOhm, the cable capaciance would not matter much, unless the capaciace or the length is very high or long. If it is less than 10kOh .......
169: Put your mind at ease (6.83)
Posted by psgary on 2002-05-06, 20:23:50 (4.41.59.47)
Try a Pass Aleph 30, technically made by Volksamp. Actually, no longer made. However, this works in your favor. Audio Logic is selling them for a price that's about the same as the cost of a used unit .......
170: Re: Placette Line Stage...good with tube amps? (6.82)
Posted by LarryI on 2002-02-20, 06:44:10 (65.205.15.215)
I use this line stage with a push-pull 2a3/45 amplifier. The combination works well. Since my speakers are quite efficient (100 db/watt), the noise advantage of a solid state line stage was a consider .......
171: Re: Passive Preamps (6.80)
Posted by Passive Chappy on 2002-08-09, 13:11:10 (144.160.5.81)
I needed a remote so I went with the Creek OBH12. Sounds great and I like it a lot, but it's not in the same league of the FT Audio or the Placette. Now if you're ready for a curve ball, I heard the .......
172: A passive preamp doesn't limit you that much (IMO). (6.73)
Posted by Jim R on 2001-12-19, 17:07:51 (24.240.209.178)
I don't think the criteria for amps to be used with a passive preamp is that strict. If you have a high quality source (CDP, etc.) with reasonable output and choose you IC's properly (short length is .......
173: Why bother?... (6.56)
Posted by Marc Bratton on 2001-02-22, 02:19:45 (208.136.90.125)
Is your Placette passive lacking something? .......
174: I'm not a critic of the Placette but can you live with the dynamics? nt (6.54)
Posted by theob on 2002-03-17, 19:09:00 (166.90.235.116)
. .......
175: Re: Placette pre-amp internals (6.54)
Posted by thegage on 2002-05-12, 08:53:59 (140.186.114.94)
1) No. 2) See above. John K. .......
176: RE: Popular searches... (6.54)
Posted by Above All on 2011-12-18, 07:18:33 (66.220.106.243)
Placette Audio .......
177: Re: Also check Placette (6.54)
Posted by Joe Coherent on 2000-08-08, 12:40:02 (170.148.65.5)
at http://www.placetteaudio.com/ .......
178: Unarguably the Placette Active </nt> (6.47)
Posted by Romy on 2002-02-25, 17:55:16 (66.92.71.37)
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179: I used to have a Placette, what a great linestage! (nt) (6.47)
Posted by Supernaught on 2009-03-03, 00:10:39 (69.235.89.34)
. .......
180: Yes!!!....and some further thoughts. (6.47)
Posted by HarryB on 2001-07-28, 23:17:12 (24.4.254.98)
Yes...I agree with your observation and have noticed the same phenomena. I also think that some attribute a gradual improvement in sound to the "burning-in" of new electronic components or cables...wh .......
181: second that (6.37)
Posted by Replevin on 2003-06-21, 19:18:12 (138.88.132.134)
and add the Placette RVC at $1000, which has to be one of the best values in audio! .......
182: Passive Preamps (6.34)
Posted by sommera on 2002-08-09, 07:04:18 (24.184.91.30)
I need a new preamp. I have an Aragon 24K and have been experimenting. Doing so I have found that my Ah! Tjoeb '99 sounds better directly plugged into my VAC PA100/100 amp, even using the cheap attenu .......
183: Re: Placette Audio...as good as passive could be... (6.34)
Posted by JeffR on 2000-10-12, 09:13:06 (209.173.120.22)
their stuff looks great but it is too expensive for the system I am building. .......
184: Placette 3-Input vs. FT Audio LW-1 (6.28)
Posted by Todd Krieger on 2001-01-12, 01:00:54 (208.176.168.20)
How do these passive pres compare? Thanks! .......
185: Placette line stage pre vs Klyne 7LX3.5 (6.28)
Posted by Asraf on 2002-09-03, 09:08:57 (213.8.13.149)
any comments? .......
186: Nothing will improve your system as much as a Placette (6.28)
Posted by getheleadout on 2007-10-09, 16:23:24 (72.204.200.203)
And to think you can try one risk free for 30 days! .......
187: Re: Anyone Own Placette Preamp? (6.28)
Posted by Romy on 2000-08-04, 16:55:15 (216.41.32.133)
I spent significant amount time with this unit and in my price-no-objective scenario I discovered that this unit will do. It is not High End McDonald and perhaps you Hi-Fi friends will ask you what is .......
188: Re: Balance Passive Preamp (6.25)
Posted by Blackie on 2001-08-07, 00:11:07 (209.3.225.9)
I'm pretty sure Placette Audio makes one, check their web site to be sure. .......
189: Ditto on the Placette passive preamp. (6.22)
Posted by Jim on 2003-10-20, 20:48:04 (66.188.241.148)
I am done buying preamps. End of story. .......
190: Re: Pre-amp upgrade ?? (6.22)
Posted by getheleadout on 2007-03-26, 12:39:57 (66.215.158.217)
Get a Placette and all your preamp dreams will come true. No kidding. .......
191: To integrate or not to integrate... (6.22)
Posted by Joel_Waterman on 2001-07-01, 04:53:49 (212.198.0.90)
Looking for some opinions and experiences on the topic of integrated vs. separates. As I am thinking about my next upgrade path ("the torture never stops" :-) this choice has become relevant. Do I rep .......
192: Re: Placette Passive and Cable Capacitance (6.20)
Posted by GCN on 2002-03-17, 06:15:52 (209.91.198.135)
Hi C.,the idea of spending $100K on a amp. made me soil my pants. My amp. is a "easy going" companion for the Placette. The ic in question were the AM Sorcerer. Putting all the bullshit audio jargon a .......
193: plan B...... (6.19)
Posted by mikel on 2001-12-29, 06:52:16 (207.202.218.64)
.......i have gone a similar route; but i have 3 sources that are next to my listening chair. so i had Jena Labs make me a passive swichbox that is transparent in the signal path; then a 23 foot run t .......
194: Clarification, please (6.18)
Posted by psgary on 2001-04-09, 15:50:57 (4.41.57.190)
Thanks for the info. Did you mean the Creek was a very cost effective component or the Placette? Also, what differences would be noticed between the two preamps? Thanks for your time. .......
195: RE: Help me understand what I just did to my system (long post) (6.16)
Posted by Awe-d-o-file on 2008-01-17, 05:22:15 (74.46.247.91)
I did the same thing (remove pre and liked it better) and now use a Placette. ET .......
196: RE: Ladder stepped attenuator downsides please (6.16)
Posted by Awe-d-o-file on 2015-08-14, 06:00:19 (74.47.214.133)
I have no such issue w/my Placette and it is not made w/SMD. E T .......
197: Re: Silver Rock passive components (yup, another passive post) (6.16)
Posted by Rzado on 2002-03-07, 09:37:28 (207.215.8.203)
Hi Nathaniel, I guess that I could be one of the few people out there who can answer your post, as I have owned the Placette passive (as well as the Audio Synthesis Passion before that), and am curren .......
198: Placette Audio...as good as passive could be... (6.16)
Posted by Romy on 2000-10-11, 18:48:45 (216.41.72.129)
...they sell direct....Good luck .......
199: Re: Pacette Audio Volume controller (6.08)
Posted by Jack on 2001-03-14, 20:48:46 (209.196.110.163)
K, Curious what components and cables you are using with your Placette?? Jack .......
200: Thanks (6.04)
Posted by psgary on 2002-05-07, 16:57:18 (4.41.59.47)
There's not supposed to be much difference between the Aleph 30 and the 3. So if the Placette is good with your 3, it should go nicely with the 30. I appreciate the info. .......
Found 200 records in Amp/Preamp Asylum.
1: 2nd the Placette (9.55)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2008-11-29, 09:03:08 (67.177.242.32)
Get the 1-input Placette RVC or the 3-input Placette linestage. Placette Remote Volume Control (RVC): .......
2: Abe, why can't you use the Placette? (9.55)
Posted by Howie on 2005-03-01, 00:12:24 (66.119.161.152)
The good thing about the Placette units is that you can easily have it modified (by Placette) to fit your needs. I run a 2ch/HT combined system as well and I'm wondering what stops you from using the .......
3: Re: Passive Preamp Recommendations (9.27)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2006-04-11, 20:50:39 (67.176.116.152)
Well, the Placette will give you 128 discrete attenuation steps which is about a hundred more than those rotary stepped attenuators. JerryS over at 10Audio.com tried some gold points and the Placette. .......
4: Re: placette vs bat (9.17)
Posted by Cens on 2003-03-19, 12:55:15 (169.253.4.7)
Can't help you on the direct comparison, but I am comparing a Placette Remote Volume Control with a different, well respected tube preamp. In this case, and with my other gear, the Placette is a more .......
5: None Of The Above (8.90)
Posted by Luminator on 2002-12-02, 09:03:42 (66.47.253.226)
The suggestion below of the Creek OBH-12 is a good one. However, with an amp of the caliber of the Pass Aleph 3, you really need the Placette Audio three-input jobbie. I heard this at another audiophi .......
6: Re: Anyone not like Placette passive linestage? (8.88)
Posted by Tim K. on 2002-10-21, 06:02:42 (207.120.202.7)
Romy, I am curently using the Active Placette and agree that it is a good unit (I moved to it from the Placette Passive which, although quite good, was not as emotionally involving as the Active). I w .......
7: Re: Placette passive / Cary / AES SixPacs (8.82)
Posted by jjqiv on 2005-11-28, 10:38:35 (20.137.146.50)
With the Placette in place, my system just doesn't sound as musical. The midrange just does not "sing" as well. Dynamics does not seem to be the issue. I haven't given up on the Placette yet. Original .......
8: Re: Placette (8.75)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2006-04-19, 11:23:39 (67.176.116.152)
I believe the answer to your question is yes. I wouldn't set the volume output too loud though from the ARC going into the Placette. Start at a modest level then adjust the Placette to see if you get .......
9: RE: Reference Line vs. Placette: (8.67)
Posted by Robert C. Lang on 2010-01-29, 20:06:13 (99.35.228.43)
*Anything* is prettier than a Placette which is butt ugly. And I am a Placette owner. .......
10: Agreed -> Placette (8.64)
Posted by ARL on 2003-02-12, 20:20:24 (24.112.145.202)
I had both 380S and a Placette for about a year. Regardless of cost, the Placette gave me a more transparent sound. .......
11: Re: Passive Preamps, Preferences, Comparisons? (8.59)
Posted by Howie on 2004-02-12, 22:17:26 (66.119.161.152)
Mikel did a comparison of his Placette against the Bent. He preferred the Placette. I haven't compared but I certainly do like my Placette. .......
12: Placette passive (8.48)
Posted by Jon L on 2004-02-13, 11:41:40 (162.119.232.102)
I was able to A-B Placette passive and Bent silver TVC in the same system. I bought the Bent, but Placette was certainly not "inferior." I can see some preferring the Placette passive over TVC. A grea .......
13: FT LW1 and Placette Remote Volume (8.46)
Posted by Champion on 2005-06-20, 20:15:09 (202.12.105.6)
Hi all, Anyone tried bypassing the LW1 volume pot and connect the Placette to the LW1? I wonder how it sounds when the high quality volume control in Placette is buffered by the LW1 X-coupler. BTW, wh .......
14: No Contest! Placette wins hands down... (8.30)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2003-02-25, 15:49:11 (12.253.200.214)
I had the Adcom GFP-750 and currently use the Placette 3-input passive linestage. The Placette is tremendously more transparent with better resolution, dynamics, and soundstage. It also has outstandin .......
15: Re: placette passive linestage (8.27)
Posted by Neil49 on 2003-11-09, 12:17:30 (12.77.125.40)
Ditto, re the comments about dealing with Placette. I have the RVC and it is superb, better than I expected when I ordered it with the 30-day trial policy. Placette is a first-class outfit. ::: TOPIC: .......
16: Replaced a #380S with Placette RVC (8.20)
Posted by ARL on 2002-10-22, 16:02:25 (24.112.145.202)
I owned a ML #380S pre for about a year and picked up a use Placette from a dealer's trade-in shelf, for the helluvit. Swapping both in & out over 2-3 months, I easily preferred the Placette for its .......
17: Placette (8.10)
Posted by tubecamp on 2006-04-19, 06:09:43 (218.208.203.222)
Just bought the Placette passive pre. Question is can I connect my ARC 6a preamp into the placette to make use of the remote control. I am basically using only the phono section of the ARC. Thanks ::: .......
18: Re: Pre-Amp Recomendations (Placette Active???) (8.02)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2003-06-24, 13:44:52 (12.252.236.227)
Hello Guy - Interesting... I wish I knew about the "Linestage Amplifier" earlier when I was using my Placette Passive Linestage in the home theater. I could have used more drive for the longer interco .......
19: Re: Anyone not like Placette passive linestage? (8.01)
Posted by C. on 2002-10-22, 10:37:08 (216.165.152.147)
AC, A Placette replaced a Blue Cirlce 21 in my system and I am happy with the results. Though matched with what would not typically be considered an ideal amp for a passive, a Pass Aleph 3(also, Bel C .......
20: Re: cj premier 12/placette ?? (7.94)
Posted by storelli on 2005-11-09, 09:16:16 (200.193.162.222)
I use siltech NY ic's and speker cables.... i'm using a counterpoint ss pre ( a loan) and as i said before, i've had a placette, loved it, it is just that with the VT100 the sound was too sterile. i s .......
21: Re: Placette and phono stage! (7.88)
Posted by Supernaught on 2004-10-21, 17:07:55 (67.119.156.179)
I used a Musical Surroundings Phonomena with my Placette 3-input passive pre and it worked perfectly well together. The Placette is the only piece of gear that I have sold that I would buy again if my .......
22: Re: I'm trying to find out how the Reference compares to the Placette (7.88)
Posted by Ozzy on 2002-11-17, 10:23:44 (63.237.91.64)
I have heard both and the Reference Line has it all over the Placette. The Preeminence 1A II had better dynamics and was at least as transparent as the Placette, but with more body. I prefer an active .......
23: Less is more... (7.83)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2009-09-14, 19:45:56 (174.51.210.194)
The Placette is known for it's stellar transparency without killing the bass or dyanmics - as some passives do. One of my best sounding systems consisted of the Placette driven by a Cary CDP (relative .......
24: Re: Need help with Passive Preamp choices? (7.79)
Posted by msa on 2003-06-09, 07:02:30 (66.133.136.194)
I would second JeffR's suggestion, except for the terrific hassle factor. I own the Placette and have owned the older McCormick. The Placette is much better. Go to their website and read about it and .......
25: Used Placette Audio Passive volume control or... (7.77)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2003-10-18, 00:03:45 (12.252.236.227)
Placette Audio 3-input passive linestage which is essentially three separate sections of their passive volume control. You want clarity / transparency? Unless you have an unusual requirement, try a go .......
26: Re: Passive Preamp Recommendations (7.77)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2006-04-11, 07:16:16 (67.176.116.152)
The Placette passive linestage is incredible. Don't believe people who claim that all resistor based passive units are flawed and only a transformer based design is worth while. This is simply not tru .......
27: As good as the Bent is... (7.77)
Posted by Bob Track on 2003-04-23, 08:08:06 (66.63.17.115)
which I have tried in my system and I was also very impressed with it's performance, but the Placette Active which I upgraded from there passive is really exceptional, to me it is more transparent and .......
28: Re: Placette Passive Vs. Adcom GFP-750 (7.77)
Posted by cpcat on 2003-02-25, 19:28:56 (67.32.224.54)
I've owned both and currently have the balanced Placette. I really liked the Adcom in passive but looking back I really didn't realize what I was missing. The Placette steps you up significantly in tr .......
29: Re: Placette Burn in Time (7.74)
Posted by Larry I on 2003-04-10, 06:37:18 (65.205.15.210)
I like it a lot when using my speakers. The Placette is, as you noted, very quiet and this seems to make detail, note decay, room ambience, etc. very palpable. The soundstage is huge with the Placette .......
30: Pre-amp burn-in dangers? (Placette Active) (7.73)
Posted by drhst20 on 2003-09-04, 09:00:41 (136.1.1.33)
I am in the process of trading in my balanced passive placette for the balanced active placette. This of course means that I need to go through the burn in process all over again (I found that the fir .......
31: Pre-amp burn-in dangers? (Placette Active) (7.71)
Posted by drhst20 on 2003-09-04, 09:03:21 (136.1.1.33)
I am in the process of trading in my balanced passive placette for the balanced active placette. This of course means that I need to go through the burn in process all over again (I found that the fir .......
32: eVo 2 and placette passive. (7.71)
Posted by stillWater on 2003-05-30, 04:31:54 (68.32.217.163)
For ultra wide bandwidth match the evo with an all vishay S102K placette passive preamplifier. I've heard that it's a great combination for SACD. I have two modified 200.2s with the placette and reall .......
33: Re: Passive preamps - Placette vs Sonic Euphoria (7.68)
Posted by ASExplorer on 2004-10-02, 11:18:30 (67.101.65.81)
"I am having a customized multi-channel passive line stage made by Placette." Ooh! What are the specs? If you can, can you tell me the cost that you paid, as well? I'd love to remote the POT from my Y .......
34: Re: Placette Passive Line Stage Preamplifier - review posted (7.67)
Posted by Jon L on 2005-09-15, 15:06:35 (162.119.232.102)
Yup, every audiophile should at least try the Placette once or twice. For those who think their system is not "passive-friendly," I know of at least one instance where Placette passive didn't quite w .......
35: try a Placette passive (7.62)
Posted by Replevin on 2003-01-23, 13:13:24 (12.160.60.2)
I had the Creek for a long time (still have it, actually, in a drawer). It has terrific bang for the buck and would recommend it to anyone just starting out (with a single digital source). I did upgra .......
36: Placette passive / Cary / AES SixPacs (7.62)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2005-11-23, 13:06:29 (67.176.116.152)
Like I said, I haven't heard the AES AE-3 but I have little reason to doubt what JerryS has to say about it relative to other gear as we both seem to appreciate a similar sound. If I ever get the chan .......
37: Placette with Arcam CD23T (7.60)
Posted by saywhat on 2003-01-19, 19:02:37 (68.5.13.181)
I have to agree that you might want to consider the Placette or other passives. The CD23T output stage has no problem driving a Bryston 4BSST through Dynaudio Confidence 5s (not efficient speakers). T .......
38: RE: Placette PreAmp Relay Problem? (7.60)
Posted by ASExplorer on 2019-05-20, 21:18:06 (24.206.70.68)
Just wanted to follow up here that a quick call to Placette rectified my muting problem. Since mine was one of the earlier models on which they added "mute" as a 6db cut, that's triggered by pressing .......
39: Re: Passive preamp question. (7.57)
Posted by Crimson on 2002-10-30, 12:36:20 (68.39.199.39)
Great. Thanks for the info. What's the longest interconnects you've used between the placette and the amps? My equipment rack is on one wall while amps and speakers are on an adjacent wall. Using an a .......
40: Re: cj premier 12/placette ?? (7.55)
Posted by Awe-d-o-file on 2005-11-09, 15:51:32 (70.96.104.5)
The Placette does not "drive", it is passive. Tell me about your sources(CDP etc.) and I will tell you if I think you will be able to get by without an active (amplified) line stage. Also Placette has .......
41: Re: Placette vs First Sound vs AS vs Ref Line (7.51)
Posted by Jim on 2003-09-05, 10:09:20 (129.176.151.122)
The Placette doesn't have a knob but you can control it with a small lever at the unit. Personally, I love the ability to control mine with the remote (once you have a remote it would be hard for me t .......
42: Re: cj premier 12/placette ?? (7.50)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2005-11-08, 15:19:38 (67.176.116.152)
I had the Placette coupled to a CJ Premier 11a and my Cary CDP. The setup worked wonderfully. If transparency is what you seek, I think the Placette will match very nicely with your Premier 12's. ::: .......
43: Re: this is so easy: Placette! (7.48)
Posted by LarryI on 2005-08-22, 06:28:51 (65.205.15.210)
The Placette is a terrific volume control. I really don't like most resistive ladder type controls because the steps are too course for precise adjustment. On the other hand, other types, like the con .......
44: cj premier 12/placette ?? (7.48)
Posted by storelli on 2005-11-08, 10:42:41 (200.193.162.222)
i had an ARC VT100 and a placette rvc, thought the sound was too "glassy", sold both and bought a cj premier 12. now i'm very happy but kind of miss the transparency i had, and i think the placette wi .......
45: Be careful (7.47)
Posted by Jon L on 2004-04-09, 10:03:03 (162.119.232.102)
$4000 seems a bit much (is it brand new?) for any preamp. I, too, have heard the Placette passive, and A-B'd it against Bent TVC (silver). I quite like the Placette passive though I own the Bent. The .......
46: Re: Placette room at Rocky Mountain Audio Fest (7.46)
Posted by Dre J on 2004-10-14, 06:00:33 (198.30.180.2)
Duke, Are you sure it was the passive? The picture I saw from Enjoy the Music.com showed the Active Linestage. Quote "Placette Audio showcased their Active Linestage ($4,595) that is said to literally .......
47: Get the Placette (7.40)
Posted by Ned on 2009-12-24, 19:01:36 (162.83.153.167)
I owned a TLC-1 for many years and thought it was fine. Until I got a Reference Line Preeminence, which totally totally outclassed the TLC-1 in every category, as well as built quality. Now I know why .......
48: McCormack TLC 1 or Placette Passive linestage? (7.37)
Posted by KalK on 2009-12-17, 21:06:48 (64.229.96.188)
I am trying to get an idea of how these two preamp sound, I know that try at home first before you buy is the best way, but I was wondering if this forum could throw some light on these two preamps. I .......
49: Re: Sonic Euphoria preamp - image shift at low volume (7.36)
Posted by placete@aol.com on 2005-06-01, 14:08:42 (207.200.116.6)
If you enjoy the euphonic sound of your Sonic Euphoria but also have a Placette Passive then all you need to do is set the output of the TVC at a setting that gives good channel balance and put the Pl .......
50: Anyone making wood enclosures for Placette? (7.35)
Posted by JerryS on 2005-09-12, 14:46:51 (67.174.102.197)
I purchased a Placette passive pre, and after comparisons with several well-known powered preamps, I think the Placette will stay in my system for a while. Do you know of anyone who makes wood enclosu .......
51: Re: Compared to what, you ask? (7.33)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2006-08-21, 15:34:01 (67.176.88.196)
I have no experience with the Sonic Euphoria or Django. I had the Placette Audio passive unit several years ago. It was very transparent with incredible imaging. The Placette didn't add or take anythi .......
52: Re: Placette Pre Amp (7.32)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2007-04-01, 15:00:51 (71.196.145.134)
I no longer have my Placette passive linestage but I have to agree, it was truly one of the cleanest most transparent "preamps" I have ever owned. And unlike some other passive units, the Placette do .......
53: Re: cj premier 12/placette ?? (7.32)
Posted by Awe-d-o-file on 2005-11-08, 14:54:41 (70.96.104.5)
Well Premier 12's are power amps and the Placette RVC is passive. Do you have an active line stage? If so which one? If you were using the Placette as a passive stage with just one source component wh .......
54: Re: cj premier 12/placette ?? (7.31)
Posted by JerryS on 2005-11-10, 14:31:45 (24.8.44.72)
And I'm still running the Placette after 4 months, which is a looooong time for most gear in my system. I've used it with Quicksilver V4s, CJ Premier 350 and Cary's new 500MBs. I just shipped out a CD .......
55: Let me qualify my previous comments.... (7.30)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2003-08-30, 10:42:35 (12.252.236.227)
MY Placette Passive Linestage had an additional 10dB of attenuation to accommodate a higher output source along with a more sensitive amp. So a 'regular' passive might just do fine with your Rocket 88 .......
56: Re: I used a Placette Passive Line Stage with my V4s... (7.30)
Posted by JerryS on 2006-06-20, 07:31:30 (24.8.44.72)
I compared it to a CJ Premier 17LS, 17LS Series 2, and my own passive that uses an Electronic Visionary discrete-resistor attenuator. The Placette is "clearly" better. The bypass test makes any contri .......
57: placette vs bat (7.30)
Posted by fred11 on 2003-03-18, 14:40:07 (24.59.135.98)
anyone compare the vk50se to the placette active? .......
58: Re: Best premp for Bryston 7B SST or 14B SST (7.29)
Posted by Howie on 2004-12-20, 00:36:21 (66.119.161.152)
Unless you want to go tubes, go with a Placette. The Placette and 7B SSTs work very well together. I've used this combo with two completely different speakers and liked it. Very transparent and dynami .......
59: Re: Passive preamps - Placette vs Sonic Euphoria (7.27)
Posted by Robert C. Lang on 2004-09-23, 16:28:48 (66.126.224.71)
Congratulations. Any well designed, well matched passive should perform superbly. Regarding the volume control of the Placette, I am almost certain that it is fully adjustable at the unit as well as w .......
60: Re: Macintosh C 46 vs. Placette Active? (7.25)
Posted by blackwax@mac.com on 2006-02-05, 11:25:09 (69.155.124.242)
Placette is far far superior. .......
61: RE: Think I may go for the Placette (7.24)
Posted by TSWisla on 2014-07-08, 07:06:17 (67.175.102.219)
As a former Placette RVC owner, I cannot agree more with Abe's post. .......
62: RE: I apologize to all the passive preamp fans out there (7.24)
Posted by scruffy_ on 2013-07-13, 01:08:23 (99.60.179.224)
Below is a link to what may be a useful review of the Placette. .......
63: Any reason why I *should not* buy the Placette Active? (7.23)
Posted by Aria51 on 2003-05-14, 13:29:58 (64.38.163.65)
Aside from price? I've got the Placette passive now (love it) but need more inputs and from what I continue to learn about impedance matching, it looks like active is a better way to go. I like Placet .......
64: Re: but what about dynamics? (7.22)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2007-01-07, 22:10:26 (67.176.88.196)
I wouldn't expect the dynamics to be "enhanced" like they might be with an active preamp but the Placette certainly does not harm the dynamics. I found the Placette to be particularly good with a stro .......
65: Re: Best pre under 1000 bucks - Placette (7.19)
Posted by JerryS on 2005-12-01, 21:06:41 (24.8.44.72)
Yes. The EVS does indeed limit dynamics. The Placette does not. .......
66: Re: Placette Pre Amp (7.19)
Posted by pushpulltriode on 2007-04-01, 10:51:14 (219.79.186.188)
I have the Placette active linestage and the sound is wonderful! .......
67: Non remote tube preamplifier with a Placette RVC (7.19)
Posted by Jesse on 2011-03-07, 13:08:27 (159.123.253.1)
I am considering using a Placette RVC with a Thor PA 1000 MK1 preamp so I can have a remote.Has anyone tried using the Placette RVC with a non remote tube preamp? Thank You. .......
68: Re: Installation ideas for Placette (7.19)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2006-03-18, 13:53:05 (67.176.116.152)
Interesting comment about the Placette active preamp, Jerry. I didn't know you tried one. I've always been curious about it given the incredible transparency of their passive models. My most incredibl .......
69: Re: Passive with Pass Aleph 3 (7.19)
Posted by C. on 2002-12-04, 22:06:03 (64.108.128.3)
Abe, I was a little concerned because the Pass input impedence is just above 23K, but versus the Placette's output, the combo still fell within general guidelines I found for matching components (sorr .......
70: Re: Which Placette preamp (7.18)
Posted by bwhite on 2003-10-26, 21:17:16 (63.201.35.206)
Jon - I read so many overwhelming reviews of the Placette passive that I purchased one to use with my Aesthetix IO Sig. In my system, the Placette was so bad sounding I was awe struck. The word bad, a .......
71: Re: Wrestling with my CJ Premier 16, 11a and possibly a Placette. (7.18)
Posted by ilkwon on 2003-05-14, 06:13:50 (141.213.137.19)
Exactly what is the nature of the problem with your 'high gain' preamp? Though Placette is good, it won't match Premier 16. You will definitely feel the lack of bass. After all, 11a isn't strong on th .......
72: RE: Reference Line vs. Placette: (7.18)
Posted by Vinylly on 2010-01-29, 12:29:11 (67.72.98.82)
I have the Reference Line, which I am using now with my VTL Amp and Quad ESL 57 speakers. Great preamp!!!!!. I can't help you with the Placette as I never heard a side by side comparison, but they hav .......
73: Source line attenuator question - Placette (7.17)
Posted by airtime on 2014-07-22, 06:44:26 (68.54.136.2)
I plan on getting the Placette volume controller sometime later this year. Mainly for my newer solid state setup. However, I have a question: I have one vintage setup that I use most of the time. Can .......
74: Placette Pre Amp (7.16)
Posted by TonyHiFi on 2007-04-01, 01:59:15 (207.200.116.196)
I have owned a lot of pre amps but I have to say this Placette passive Pre is simply the best yet. If you can go passive then you should try Placette. At a retail of $1595 it even comes with a remote .......
75: Re: Placette Passive Preamplifier (7.15)
Posted by CErvin on 2006-04-13, 09:03:08 (67.166.56.17)
I am also auditioning the Placette Passive Linestage. I am pairing it with Channel Islands D200 and NuForce Ref 9's. I also have a Sonic Euphoria PLC and NuForce P8 that I am rotating among. Although .......
76: No, the Placette is much, much better, so sell me your 16! (7.14)
Posted by Colin on 2003-05-15, 18:29:56 (68.163.96.57)
In fact, I'll buy you a Placette and trade you straight up! .......
77: RE: Placette Audio still operating? (7.14)
Posted by petercapo on 2024-03-01, 08:21:32 (172.56.195.112)
Did you have any e-mail or telephone communication with Placette at that time? Any indication what's up with them? .......
78: Placette pre with ARC PH3? (7.14)
Posted by Atlasman on 2003-06-14, 15:39:34 (66.248.65.204)
Will the Placette passive pre-amp work with the Arc Ph3? Does the Arc need a pre with more gain? Has anyone tried this combo? I have a cj 11a and heard that the placette works well with the amp ... ho .......
79: Placette passive linestage (7.13)
Posted by cpcat on 2007-10-22, 04:54:05 (70.145.21.156)
This can be configured with HT passthru on one input. Works great for me. All the usual recc's apply regarding using low capacitance interconnects and keeping them as short as possible. I sold my Plac .......
80: Re: Wadia 301 vs Placette passive line stage (7.12)
Posted by ilkwon on 2003-05-19, 07:20:23 (141.213.137.19)
When Wadia is used at the optimal volume range, I found that Placette did not improve anything. However, if you cannot operate at the optimal volume range even with the lowest voltage setting, you wil .......
81: Re: Installation ideas for Placette (7.12)
Posted by Tippy on 2006-03-19, 06:59:10 (67.175.255.42)
I'd like to hear more of your thoughts about the Placette active vs. the Placette passive. I owned a passive and sold it for an active. The active is superb, but I can't escape the feeling that I've l .......
82: RE: Non remote pre with a Placette Remote Control (7.11)
Posted by Snegrah on 2009-09-17, 12:26:36 (71.204.180.120)
Abe: My speakers are modified Magnapan MMG (Magnestand by Peter Gunn), with a upgraded Denon 3910 (Upgrade Co.) and a Pass Labs X250. I go to less than half way (red light...remember?) on the Placette .......
83: Re: Preamp recommendations (7.10)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2002-11-16, 11:04:45 (12.253.68.93)
Extremely neutral and transparent is great and works very well in my case with a somewhat rich sounding CJ tube amp. I'm using a Placette passive 3-input linestage. Not all passives are created equal .......
84: Re: Placette Passive Vs. Adcom GFP-750 (7.09)
Posted by drholstein on 2003-02-26, 15:45:10 (136.142.163.199)
Thank you too everyone for your responces. I will post a review of the differences once I try the placette. .......
85: Re: Placette room at Rocky Mountain Audio Fest (7.09)
Posted by Dre J on 2004-10-14, 06:01:53 (198.30.180.2)
I do agree, the Placette units are very good. .......
86: Placette Passive. (7.09)
Posted by JerryS on 2007-05-12, 10:21:21 (75.71.156.222)
My ongoing bypass tests continue to show that that Placette is almost perfectly transparent. .......
87: My guess is... (7.09)
Posted by Jim on 2003-09-19, 17:25:15 (66.188.241.148)
that you probably have a room is somewhat bright and the transparent Placette and silver cables have just exposed this. The Placette can be ruthlessly revealing. I use a Placette in my system with all .......
88: At a considerably higher price, there is... (7.09)
Posted by Neil49 on 2005-05-21, 15:36:51 (70.17.65.201)
the Placette Audio RVC (USD 1000), but it really is a non-intrusive and beautifully-made device that imparts virtually nothing of its own to the signal. A great feature is that it resets to zero after .......
89: Re: Any reason why I *should not* buy the Placette Active? (7.07)
Posted by Larry I on 2003-05-14, 14:13:54 (65.205.15.210)
None. I much prefer the active to the passive Placette, in my system. The only "problem" I had with my Placette linestage was that the lowest level above off was set too high and the volume steps at t .......
90: RE: Placette PLS vs Bent Audio TAP Resistor Pre (7.06)
Posted by Diatonic Cluster on 2008-06-10, 04:59:19 (69.233.253.87)
The Placette is very neutral and did not add a thing to the dynamics...a great conduit that let the music present itself...I did not try the Bent TVC, as it was getting hard to find and I am not a fan .......
91: Placette Passive or Threshold T-2 Preamp? (7.05)
Posted by hifigi on 2003-05-24, 08:12:42 (207.5.192.31)
Has anyone had an opportunity to listen to both of these preamps? I have a Threshold T-100 that I am very happy with, and am trying to decide between a used Threshold T-2 (around $2k) and a new Placet .......
92: Re: Anyone not like Placette passive linestage? (7.05)
Posted by fsfgtwr34wwfwefwfw on 2002-10-20, 16:07:39 (168.187.123.11)
Yes, although the Placettes are more interesting then many other “incompetent†active preamps but it has number of their limitations/problem. Even the best of the Placette: their buffered unit will no .......
93: Re: Placette Linestage - Wow! (7.04)
Posted by mikel on 2002-11-10, 14:41:23 (66.235.41.174)
i've compared the Placette RVC with the volume control in the Audio Aero Capitole 192/24. the Capitole volume control has a tubed active gain stage. when i pegged the Capitole volume control and atten .......
94: RE: Placette RVC's Volume Steps (7.02)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2008-07-27, 11:14:21 (67.177.242.32)
The audio level change to the ear is the same from step to step. The Placette is one of the very few (maybe the only) passive controllers with so many discrete steps. You cannot achieve this with a pr .......
95: Re: Placette Active <nt> (7.02)
Posted by LarryI on 2004-01-13, 07:19:05 (65.205.15.210)
I had a Placette Active (replaced by a Levinson Ref. No. 32). Not having any absolute reference, I don't know if it is "neutral." However, I can say it is a very good sounding linestage. The sound is .......
96: Re: Wrestling with my CJ Premier 16, 11a and possibly a Placette. (7.02)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2003-05-14, 10:39:22 (192.18.98.64)
I have the Placette Passive Linestage which has three inputs but is otherwise the same as the single input Placette Volume Control. I'm using the Cary 306/200 CDP and also the CJ Premier 11a tube amp. .......
97: Ditto (7.01)
Posted by saywhat on 2003-01-25, 11:01:35 (68.5.13.181)
I also had an OBH12 and now have the placette. The placette has an astounding level of clarity. It just lets the details come through without any loss of dynamic contrast. .......
98: Re: Placette vs First Sound vs AS vs Ref Line (6.99)
Posted by jeffrt on 2003-09-06, 17:07:17 (24.225.162.29)
"midbass and lower midrange were MIA ..." I am inclined to recommend to you that the Placette passed through the signal untouched. What you heard was your system. If you heard otherwise, with other vo .......
99: Re: Placette Passive Line Stage Config (6.98)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2004-02-02, 23:49:37 (67.165.226.114)
Mine was stock as far as I know. I did order it with resistor values to accommodate the 'hotter' than normal voltage output (3v) from my Cary CDP. The Placette passive linestage was the best sounding .......
100: Placette Active (6.96)
Posted by BEL on 2003-06-25, 14:24:25 (67.248.74.150)
Abe, have you ever tried the active Placette? If so, what did you think of it? .......
101: Re: Placette Active <nt> (6.96)
Posted by drhst20 on 2004-01-13, 07:07:31 (136.1.1.33)
I second the Placette Active!!!! .......
102: RE: The Placette: Not All Passives are Created Equal (6.94)
Posted by Jack G on 2014-05-19, 11:29:14 (67.90.168.2)
I didn't, I got a Placette. Jack .......
103: Re: Placette Passive or Threshold T-2 Preamp? (6.94)
Posted by Rob Thomas on 2003-05-24, 17:31:20 (64.167.98.79)
The Placette is SOTA and one of the most neutral pre's money can buy. Do you need active preamplification? .......
104: Re: Best pre under 1000 bucks - Placette (6.93)
Posted by JerryS on 2005-12-01, 20:48:59 (24.8.44.72)
Placette Passive Line Stage or RVC. The first preamp in my experience to neither add nor remove anything. .......
105: Re: Passive Preamps, Preferences, Comparisons? (6.93)
Posted by speyer on 2004-02-12, 17:39:00 (156.99.90.178)
I used a DIY ladder type passive pre for a number of years (a very good unit) and was very happy w/it until I heard a Placette. Now I am a Placette owner. This is the most transparent pre I have heard .......
106: Re: SS preamp with Tube amp (6.92)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2004-06-18, 09:24:16 (67.165.226.114)
I had the Placette Passive Linestage that was tailored to my needs by Guy Hamell as my CDP put out a stronger signal than most. To this day, I still stand by my claim that the Placette Passive unit co .......
107: Re: Which Placette preamp (6.90)
Posted by mikel on 2003-10-30, 06:41:33 (66.235.17.73)
hi Jon, i am using the passive Placette RVC. i have not tried the active Placette. i have had a few tubed preamps in my system.....not all in the $4k to $5k range.....but in my particular system i hav .......
108: Placette Passive Line Stage Config (6.89)
Posted by Angioman on 2004-02-02, 14:19:17 (216.78.180.42)
How's your Placette configured? Stock or otherwise? Anyone with Balance control or Oxygen free copper jacks? Thanks .......
109: Re: SS preamp with Tube amp (6.88)
Posted by LarryI on 2004-06-18, 07:41:00 (65.205.15.210)
I have personally run a Placette Active linestage (unity gain/buffered out) into a push-pull 45 amp. I think it is a terrific linestage. Very dynamic and clean sounding without being dry and analytica .......
110: Placette active (6.88)
Posted by Inmate987 on 2009-09-20, 09:45:41 (70.22.179.31)
After way too many trials, I finally settled on the Placette Active. It is utterly transparent and in many ways my favorite piece of gear. I found that the Placette is in a different league compared t .......
111: Re: cj premier 12/placette ?? (6.87)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2005-11-10, 06:39:53 (67.176.116.152)
You make a very good point about knowing the source when dealing with a passive linestage like the Placette. I have found that ideally, you want a source with reasonably strong output, an amp with a g .......
112: Placette Active (6.86)
Posted by Bob Track on 2003-05-02, 13:45:17 (66.63.17.115)
I would bet the Placette Active linestage would give both of them a run for there money .......
113: Component matching... (6.86)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2016-05-05, 05:57:39 (73.229.29.71)
I had the same Placette Passive years later in another setup and it didn't work out. tI sounded a little thin and dull. TVCs may be less finicky with the surrounding equipment choices (I haven't trie .......
114: Re: Passive preamp question. (6.86)
Posted by Supernaught on 2002-10-30, 11:38:55 (209.239.198.50)
It should be fine, I have driven amps through the Placette with input impedances from 10K to 100K with various 2V sources with great result. The Placette is quite an amazing piece, I tried the Musical .......
115: Re: Abe, why can't you use the Placette? (6.84)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2005-03-01, 20:14:51 (67.176.119.211)
I suppose I could use the Placette but I have more than one component that I run balanced over long interconnects plus the active is a bit more versatile with all the gear. For example, I can adjust t .......
116: Placette Passive Preamplifier (6.84)
Posted by krelligan on 2006-04-12, 15:08:05 (24.44.168.253)
A few days ago I left a post asking for recommendations for a passive preamp to mate with my Krell 250a's, McIntosh MVP-851 digital source and Krell Resolution 3 loudspeakers. First thanks to all of y .......
117: Re: Converted from what? (6.84)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2006-05-03, 18:55:43 (67.176.116.152)
"Yes I have had active tubed preamps so far. " Yep, been there done that. It is nearly impossible to find a tube preamp that doesn't veil the sound or at the very least roll off the frequency extremes .......
118: my experience exactly...... (6.83)
Posted by mikel on 2003-06-26, 22:58:33 (66.235.18.141)
.....after many comparisons, the passive Placette RVC has bettered all active gain stages i have tried in my system. the reason is that it adds nothing......how can anything improve on that? i also co .......
119: Re: Used preamp suggestions under $4k (6.83)
Posted by jimmyjames on 2003-02-12, 06:20:02 (149.173.6.25)
Placette Linestage (the 3 input model) or a Mark Levinson 380S. For the ulitmate in resolution, detail and transparency I would go with the Placette. .......
120: Go with a Placette + Tube Amp (6.83)
Posted by Howie on 2004-12-17, 17:41:39 (66.119.161.152)
The Placette will allow you to hear what other components sound like. So if you have a good tube amp, you'll get the full benefits of its sound. Getting the tube sound from your amps is also the most .......
121: Re: Wrestling with my CJ Premier 16, 11a and possibly a Placette. (6.81)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2003-05-14, 14:57:36 (192.18.98.64)
You may be right then... If the CJ 17LS has better bass and dynamics than the Placette passive, then we should expect the 16LS to be as good or better. My Placette vs vacuum tube preamp tests were bas .......
122: Re: Placette Passive Line Stage Preamplifier - review posted (6.79)
Posted by jughead on 2005-09-19, 20:45:00 (141.157.218.59)
I upgraded from the Placette Active to VTL 7.5 The 7.5 was better in my system in some very important ways. But what it did was add a little bit of fullness to the sound. Otherwise it sounded basicall .......
123: Re: cj premier 12/placette ?? (6.78)
Posted by morricab on 2005-11-10, 01:23:55 (196.3.50.254)
I have heard that the Placette ACTIVE is one of the most transparent preamps you can buy. I have found that many passive units are subtly SUBTRACTIVE in nature. .......
124: Re: Best pre under 1000 bucks - Placette (6.77)
Posted by JerryS on 2005-12-02, 15:41:41 (24.8.44.72)
You didn't mention your speakers/cables/room, but what you did list should sound anything but thread bare. You might try a bypass test with the Placette and see what happens. .......
125: Re: Cary SLP-05 vs Placette Passive (6.77)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2006-05-25, 21:02:55 (67.176.116.152)
I can't find the old message that I posted where I compared the Cary SLP-05 to the Placette passive that I once owned. The Placette is still more transparent over all and images a bit better than the .......
126: Re: EVS vs. Placette? (6.77)
Posted by Jim on 2003-11-05, 19:15:42 (66.188.233.207)
I have owned a Placette for 2-3 yrs now and bought it after reading praise for the EVS "nudes" here at the AA and getting interested in passives. This was one of the best audio decisions I ever made. .......
127: Installation ideas for Placette (6.77)
Posted by JerryS on 2006-03-18, 10:53:51 (24.8.44.72)
My Placette 3-input sits on 4 Isopods (half-moon sorbothane-type thingies) with - more importantly - a 3 pound lead (scuba) weight on top of each of the two side modules. This reduces noise and improv .......
128: Re: Placette Linestage vs. Audio Aero direct (6.75)
Posted by mikel on 2002-11-11, 06:47:17 (66.235.41.174)
hi Jughead, my current cartridge of choice is actually the van den Hul Colibri XCP....although i still enjoy the Koetsu. i enjoy the CD-12 and have not heard better 16/44 although it wouldn't surprise .......
129: Comparison to Placette. (6.74)
Posted by Ehien on 2003-04-21, 14:58:40 (208.41.43.238)
I'll really appreciate if you can do the comparison and update us on what you hear. Placette was the one I locked on after thorough searches & considerations. But then I discovered TX-102 and traced t .......
130: Placette Passive Line Stage has a remote (6.73)
Posted by Robert C. Lang on 2009-06-01, 22:46:59 (99.48.50.58)
I was so pleased with my two channel Placette Passive Line Stage I cajoled Guy Hammel, the designer, to custom build me a six channel version for my SACD multi-channel audio (only) system. Among my "e .......
131: Placette PreAmp Relay Problem? (6.73)
Posted by ASExplorer on 2019-05-05, 16:52:25 (24.206.70.68)
Has anyone ever run into a problem with the relays in their placette preamp? I've got a Placette Passive Line Stage in which I thought the AC Adaptor was fried so it's been gathering dust for a few ye .......
132: Re: Placette Passive or Other Active... (6.73)
Posted by Awe-d-o-file on 2006-03-01, 15:26:27 (70.96.105.153)
There is an LED segment that lets you know where the volume is set and which input is being used.Of course you know from listening that source A and B never have the same volume level. That could be t .......
133: Rick, EXCELLENT description of both passives )) (6.72)
Posted by passion4audio on 2004-10-22, 20:59:48 (4.43.246.170)
I think you nailed the sonic differences between the two. I enjoy the Sonic Euphoria for the "slam factor" that the Placette can't quite match, and the Placette for the "speed" that surpasses the SE. .......
134: Re: cj premier 12/placette ?? (6.72)
Posted by saltyflies on 2005-11-09, 09:28:45 (172.150.234.83)
Since the placette is touted as nearly invisible and you’re passive friendly…running you source direct (sans cables) should be similar. Believe what your ears say - not hearsay. .......
135: Re: Best pre under 1000 bucks - Placette (6.72)
Posted by jjqiv on 2005-12-02, 10:27:50 (71.116.98.158)
If the Placette is not adding or substracting anything. Then my Shelter 501, EAR834P, and AES Six Pacs combo are kind of thread bare in the midrange? .......
136: Re: Some passive linestage observations... (6.72)
Posted by C. on 2002-12-03, 21:34:06 (67.38.163.164)
Abe's experience echos my own with the Placette (I used the single input Remote Volume Control), which I found superior to other passive units I tried. I certainly never noticed any diminished macro d .......
137: RE: Placette Audio still operating? (6.71)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2024-03-02, 08:07:23 (73.229.163.4)
If you do a Google search on "Placette" it will not only bring up several links but a Google Maps "street view" where you can wander around his street and see his home based business. Hope he's OK. I .......
138: RE: Without preamp =) transparency; With preamp =) Music (6.71)
Posted by Ozzy on 2012-01-19, 09:15:16 (160.84.254.241)
I am not surprised you would feel that way about a Placette and Line Drive. I have heard/owned both and not particularly impressed with either. Most of all the Placette. Oz .......
139: Re: Placette Linestage vs. Audio Aero direct (6.71)
Posted by jughead on 2002-11-10, 17:11:47 (209.88.133.173)
I myself have done the same test as you but with different results in my system. I have the Active Placette. I am very happy with it & have compared it to several very good preamps. I found that it wa .......
140: RE: I respectfully disagree with your B.S.! (6.70)
Posted by Ozzy on 2007-12-27, 09:20:52 (71.173.106.222)
My suggestion was not BS, but thanks for that slam..... I have owned several passives and have heard the Placette in two different systems, one being my own. I stand by what I said. Have you ever dir .......
141: RE: Placette PreAmp Relay Problem? (6.67)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2019-05-06, 08:05:33 (73.78.200.105)
Glad yours seems to be working OK again. Weird. I bought my Placette Passive Linestage toward the latter half of 2002 so that was well over 16 years ago. I no longer have it or the remote. ::: TOPIC .......
142: Re: Placette Linestage - Wow! (6.67)
Posted by jond on 2002-11-10, 09:14:25 (205.188.208.104)
Abe, Doesn't the Cary have an onboard volume control? If so are you saying that the Placette is more transparent than running the Cary direct to your amps? .......
143: Placette Burn in Time (6.67)
Posted by drholstein on 2003-04-09, 07:55:07 (65.130.100.215)
I just recieved my Placette passive line stage preamp. How long should I expect burn in to take. Thank you in advance for your responces. Dan .......
144: Re: Placette Passive Line Stage Preamplifier - review posted (6.67)
Posted by JerryS on 2005-09-17, 06:38:27 (67.174.102.197)
Try a VTL TL-5.5. I was very impressed with this one. The Placette is cleaner in the highs, but otherwise the VTL is very competitive. .......
145: Placette Audio still operating? (6.67)
Posted by petercapo on 2024-02-29, 10:49:17 (172.56.195.112)
Been trying to contact Placette. No response to e-mail and phone calls have been going right to voice mail. Been this way for more than one week now. Anyone been able to reach them lately? Hope Guy is .......
146: Re: Placette with Cary 303/200 (6.67)
Posted by mbryan on 2003-09-19, 14:50:28 (216.75.143.22)
I recently acquired the Placette 3-input linestage. I had been driving my PS Audio HCA-2 amp directly from my Cary 303/200 CD player which has an internal volume control. I switched the jumpers in the .......
147: Re: Placette Passive Preamplifier (6.66)
Posted by Bob Mc on 2006-04-13, 17:47:36 (70.226.164.197)
I'll be interested to hear your views of the Placette pre and Nuforce amps. I had them in my system for a few days (Cary 306/200, Placette volume control and Gallo 3.1) and I thought they sounded thin .......
148: Re: EVS vs. Placette? (6.66)
Posted by ARL on 2003-11-05, 17:33:07 (24.112.111.162)
I have owned a Placette RVC on 2 occasions, and yes, each time I have regretted selling it. I am now looking for a Placette Balanced. I haven't done a head-to-head of the EVS & Placette RVC, but I wou .......
149: RE: Think I may go for the Placette (6.65)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2014-07-02, 08:30:03 (73.34.22.109)
I had the Placette Passive Line Stage which is essentially three Placette Volume Controls tied together in one chassis. It is very transparent and versatile with a full function remote control. Just b .......
150: Re: Preamp to match with Aleph 30? (6.64)
Posted by C. on 2003-01-19, 21:46:32 (67.38.163.41)
I used the Aleph 3 with the Placette Remote Volume Control and 91db speakers with great results. I did, however, replace the Placette recently with a Tact 2.0, which I use for room correction and remo .......
151: Re: If one has $3k to spend on a preamp, you probably don't have to consider passives... (6.62)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2004-02-13, 12:25:37 (67.165.226.114)
I have to agree with you and I should mention that in my system, the ($1400 MSRP) Placette linestage replaced a $4500 vacuum tube preamp from a highly respected and popular manufacturer. (Hint 6H30 tu .......
152: Re: Placette AudioOwners (6.62)
Posted by MarkD on 2005-06-16, 21:51:28 (64.136.26.226)
Last week I just happen to have been reading your archived posts about the Placette multi-channel passive line stage when it was first being designed and built for you; then I took a look on their web .......
153: Re: Exactly!!! (6.62)
Posted by JerryS on 2005-11-02, 15:13:40 (24.8.44.72)
I have no sense at all! ;~) The Placette is far better than my DIY passive using a custom discrete attenuator from Electronic Visionary Systems. The common issues with passives, weak bass and poor dyn .......
154:
Placette and phono stage!
(6.62)
Posted by Marq on 2004-10-21, 14:22:53 (216.198.141.62)
Any one using a phono stage such as a Black cube with the Placette pre-amp? .......
155: This is clearly false. (6.61)
Posted by Jim R on 2003-12-09, 11:33:34 (66.188.233.207)
As a general statement, I have almost always found high quality passive preamps (like a Placette or a Bent TVC) to be better than active preamps at similiar price points. I have never found an active .......
156: Try some searches in Tweaks (6.60)
Posted by dvb on 2003-10-11, 19:24:33 (207.6.161.136)
As I recall, the Bent and Placette passives were discussed quite extensively in the Tweaks Asylum awhile ago in some very high end systems. It seemed to be a matter of taste and system synergies. Sear .......
157: RE: Placette PLS vs Bent Audio TAP Resistor Pre (6.60)
Posted by Mr_bill2 on 2008-06-11, 05:48:40 (98.169.228.69)
You might find a Sonic Euphoria to give a listen to, does all that the Placette does and seems to be more musical when compared head to head. .......
158: Re: Placette Vs. Valhalla (6.58)
Posted by Bob Track on 2003-06-16, 10:53:53 (66.63.17.115)
I have to agree i went form a passive to a active Placette and I have to admit as good as the passive is the active is that much better .......
159: Re: PS Audio HCA-2 - very impressive.... (6.58)
Posted by Dre J on 2003-07-04, 20:36:48 (216.196.144.252)
Thanks for the update. What happened to your Placette? It would be interesting to listen to the Placette with the HCA-2. Dre .......
160: Re: Placette Passive Line Stage Preamplifier - review posted (6.58)
Posted by klepp on 2005-09-15, 16:26:20 (209.240.205.63)
I agree, always try in your system first. I personally find passives, like the Placette, tend to sound too squeaky clean, uninvolving and lacking in body. .......
161: RE: Placette PLS vs Bent Audio TAP Resistor Pre (6.56)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2008-06-12, 10:31:02 (71.196.223.228)
I'm toying with the idea of getting another pair of SixPacs someday and maybe a Placette. This is a system that I had years ago before taking another path with home theater, big solid-state, etc. The .......
162: Re: Placette Active (6.54)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2003-05-02, 15:39:56 (12.252.236.227)
If the active units are anything like the Placette passives, I bet they'll easily hold their own against any manufacturers preamps. I wouldn't call them 'pretty' looking but it's what's inside that co .......
163: RE: Non remote tube preamplifier with a Placette RVC (6.54)
Posted by GEO on 2011-03-09, 04:04:20 (24.44.160.59)
I did. I used the Placette with an Emotive Audio Sira. It sounded very nice. I sold the sira and usedthe placetter stand alone it was great. Give it a try. .......
164: RE: What's the difference ? (6.54)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2014-07-23, 08:21:42 (73.34.22.109)
Again, are you trying to attenuate the output signal of a source component before it reaches a power amp? Here's the back of the Placette Remote Volume Control: Here's the back of the Placette Passi .......
165: Re: Anyone not like Placette passive linestage? (6.54)
Posted by Kwon on 2002-10-20, 19:55:06 (141.213.136.180)
As said, system matching is important with a passive preamp. In MY system, Placette did not impress me at all, even though the input impedence of the amp and the capaciance(?) of the interconnects wer .......
166: Re: Exactly!!! (6.50)
Posted by shuang on 2005-11-02, 08:33:49 (199.64.0.252)
Jerry: Thanks for the input. Are you the '10 Audio' webmaster? Neat site. You rated the Placette passive to be a '10'. Does this mean you use it more often than the CJ LS17 in your own system? I have .......
167: my Placette passive sounds the same as direct connection (6.50)
Posted by audioNeil on 2007-01-17, 07:39:09 (192.190.75.16)
If you like the sound of not having a preamp, then you will like the sound of using a Placette passive preamp. Using a low-volume classical piece, I connected my DAC directly to my amplifier. I compar .......
168: Re: Placette and phono stage! (6.50)
Posted by Rick on 2004-10-21, 15:55:09 (156.153.255.243)
I'm using an Aragon 47K with my Placette. I haven't had any problems with the combination. The Aragon has adjustable gain and I have it set close to the middle setting. I'm using a Grado Gold cartridg .......
169: Exactly. Outstanding choice (6.49)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2011-05-23, 09:26:58 (174.51.211.143)
The Placette is an incredibly transparent passive unit that does not add or subtract any "warmth" or other colorations across the audio frequency range. I will also add that passive setups typically .......
170: Placette Audio RVC Passive Components (6.48)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2004-10-12, 20:16:17 (67.176.119.211)
The Placette is an outstanding passive unit. I owned their 3-input linestage which shares the same circuitry as the Placette RVC except that the linestage has essentially 3 RVC's tied together in one .......
171: Re: Cary SLP-05 vs Placette Passive (6.48)
Posted by GEO on 2006-05-26, 06:02:22 (204.60.67.108)
Thanks for the reply. I used to own the single input Placette Passive before I moved on to my current preamp. It was indeed nice. I am on record for generally not liking Cary products after hearing qu .......
172: RE: Placette PreAmp Relay Problem? (6.47)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2019-05-05, 22:54:10 (73.78.200.105)
Does the front panel toggle switch for Volume Up/Down function correctly w/o any weirdness? If so, I would be more inclined to suspect the remote or the remote receiver. My Placette from many years .......
173: Re: Help pre amp or not ... just passive? (6.45)
Posted by Ozzy on 2004-04-09, 02:04:20 (63.146.251.78)
I have heard the Placette in two different systems and can say emphatically that I didn't care for it. I have a custom pre with S&B TX-102 trannies that is worlds better than the Placette, at least in .......
174: Placette room at Rocky Mountain Audio Fest (6.44)
Posted by Duke on 2004-10-13, 20:12:13 (68.11.50.122)
Just wanted to publicly tip my hat to Placette's Guy Hammel on a superb sounding room at the Rocky Mountain Audio Fest this past weekend. The setup was among the simplest to be found there. I forgot w .......
175: what are you trying (6.43)
Posted by Jon L on 2004-05-24, 15:52:07 (162.119.232.102)
to improve upon the AI? I used to have the AI and have evaluated the Placette passive. They are simply not going to sound anywhere similar to each other. Depending on what you are trying to do, you ma .......
176: Placette Active or Passive unit? (6.43)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2005-08-27, 13:27:39 (24.9.231.190)
I owned the Placette 3-input passive linestage at one time and it's awesome. I wonder how their active preamp compares to some other 'high-end' units. .......
177: Re: Placette MSB light (6.43)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2006-11-11, 15:09:14 (67.176.88.196)
The Placette linestage is outstanding (super transparent) but it works best with source components (iPod, CD player, etc) with a fair amount of output drive AND a power amp that doesn't require a lot .......
178: RE: Sweet spot ?? (6.42)
Posted by Awe-d-o-file on 2019-02-21, 21:02:12 (50.110.220.103)
Nice stuff but for only $1600 a Placette three input two output resistor ladder with remote and 127 volume positions can be had. .......
179: Re: Placette Active or Passive unit? (6.41)
Posted by JerryS on 2005-08-27, 13:48:29 (67.174.102.197)
Hi Abe, I have the passive connected to a CJ Premier 350. Great combination! Another inmate remarked to me that it will be interesting to see how long the Placette remains in my system. Indeed it will .......
180: RE: Anyone try McCormack DNA + Placette Passive? (6.40)
Posted by Awe-d-o-file on 2008-07-12, 21:54:33 (74.47.218.70)
That's good. 2V and a low output impedance. FYI Placette has a 30 day trial. If you don't like it you can return it. Use short as possible interconnects. Good luck. ET .......
181: Re: I used a Placette Passive Line Stage with my V4s... (6.40)
Posted by maestroso on 2006-06-20, 07:14:24 (213.33.155.58)
Thanks, Jerry. I saw this in your System too. Have you tried any other linestages with the V4s before you named named the Placette the winner in matching the V4s? Thanks. .......
182: RE: The Placette: Not All Passives are Created Equal (6.40)
Posted by Awe-d-o-file on 2014-05-19, 13:26:38 (74.46.241.221)
I've had my Placette for about 7 years or more. Most people overlook the need for hi output very low impedance sources (mine is 2.35VRMS@50 ohms) short low capacitance interconnects and finally a sens .......
183: Placette MSB light (6.40)
Posted by StanleyT on 2006-11-09, 19:22:12 (74.234.99.15)
just got a Placette Linestage preamp, got ipod connected to CD inputs on it, sound not loud enough, MSB light on, wondering how much higher can I put the volume? .......
184: Placette volume control (6.40)
Posted by audioNeil on 2007-01-17, 14:20:36 (192.190.75.16)
Placette has a remote-controlled passive volume control. It's expensive, but it is as sonically transparent as I've ever heard (just keep cable length to amp short). .......
185: Re: Placette vs First Sound vs AS vs Ref Line (6.40)
Posted by Ozzy on 2003-09-07, 05:22:10 (63.146.251.7)
I can assure you I have heard other "non-amplifying" devices in my system that were not as "lean" sounding as the Placette. I also know when I hear colorations, having owned several (and I do mean man .......
186: Placette Vs. Valhalla (6.38)
Posted by drholstein on 2003-06-16, 09:08:23 (136.1.1.101)
I have two upgrade options, and I am looking for opinons as to which one to do. I could: A. Switch my interconnects from 1 meter SPM balanced to 1 meter valhalla balanced (this would be between my dac .......
187: questions about placette passive linestage... (6.37)
Posted by vinylphile on 2004-05-24, 12:45:21 (24.156.26.87)
Currently using an Audible Illusions Modulus 3A (see inmate systems for the remainder of my set-up). Somebody is selling a used placette passive 3-input linestage which I'm tempted to try. I know that .......
188: Which Placette preamp (6.36)
Posted by Jon L on 2003-10-26, 08:48:28 (206.27.225.107)
I've been looking for a neutral yet dynamic preamp. The "placette" mention, is it the "active model" or their passive volume control and how would you describe them compared to some of the $4-5K tube .......
189: Re: If you are looking for better sound! (6.36)
Posted by Supernaught on 2003-03-05, 13:43:39 (67.123.252.245)
The Placette 3-Input Passive is what I finally decided on to replace my RC-995 after trying out the Krell KRC-3, Musical Fidelity A3cr, CJ PV-14 and Mark Levinson 380. The Placette was the best one I .......
190: RE: Help with finding ultra-transparent pre-amp (6.36)
Posted by Awe-d-o-file on 2008-04-24, 14:01:34 (74.47.219.245)
I use a Placette and it's wonderful. Set the Wadia for high output with the internal switches. Placette has a satisfaction guarantee. You can't go wrong. Get that BP26 out of there! My front end is an .......
191: Placette lights, revisited (6.36)
Posted by JerryS on 2006-03-23, 06:21:50 (24.8.44.72)
I was thinking about my post above last night while listening to music. Well, if the Placette volume control light pattern is, for example, on, on, off, off, on, on, then the numerical (binary) equiva .......
192: Congrats !! (6.36)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2006-04-12, 19:53:07 (67.176.116.152)
If I ever go back to a "simple" audio only setup, I'll probably get another Placette passive unit. I sold mine a couple years ago and quite honestly, that setup that I once had with the Placette inlin .......
193: RE: Do all passive Preamps exhibit this trait (6.36)
Posted by lornoah on 2008-11-02, 16:43:46 (72.139.103.18)
Thanks Abe. I may give the Placette a try because it's been in the back of my mind for quite awhile. The only reason I haven't tried it is because I prefer to have two balanced inputs. I think Placett .......
194: Anyone not like Placette passive linestage? (6.36)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2002-10-20, 15:16:37 (12.253.68.93)
I know there are many believers in the Placette passive volume control and their 3-input passive linestage. Anyone try these and not like them for some reason? Why? Anyone absolutely floored by their .......
195: RE: Placette??? I've had one in the past..... (6.33)
Posted by Snegrah on 2009-09-03, 18:52:26 (71.204.180.120)
I had the top of the line unit and it was quite good but I used it as a preamp and not a volume control. This tube pre I have does something "nice" to the overall sound and I want maintain and control .......
196: Re: How Placette remote volume control works? (6.33)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2003-09-18, 23:31:12 (12.252.236.227)
The Placette Remote Volume Control uses a network of very high quality Vishay fixed value resistors instead of a less expensive volume 'pot'. The resistors are switched in various combinations via re .......
197: Re: Passive Preamp Recommendations (6.31)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2006-04-11, 11:15:39 (67.176.116.152)
Fair enough Ozzy. I found the Placette to be outstanding in my setup. JerryS over at 10Audio.com is presently running the Placette passive in his reference system and he prefers it to other passive an .......
198: RE: Placette??? I've had one in the past..... (6.31)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2009-09-04, 00:09:38 (174.51.210.194)
The Placette is more transparent and creates a more 3 dimensional soundstage and it has better frequency extension. I liked it a lot as it didn't kill the dynamics in my setup or sound sterile like so .......
199: Pre-Amp Recomendations (Placette Active???) (6.31)
Posted by drholstein on 2003-06-24, 10:03:18 (136.2.1.153)
I am currently using a Spectron Musician II amp with Von's VR 4 GEN III HSE speakers (I also use Von's Foil Ribbon Cables). I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions as to a good pre-amp match for .......
200: RE: CD output Question- How do I know if it has enough gain? (6.30)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2008-12-30, 10:28:28 (67.177.242.32)
Almost any CD player with variable output should do the trick BUT... I would lean more toward a CD player with a "robust" output rather than the typical pseudo industry standard 2v. Having more output .......
Found 82 records in Cable Asylum.
1: ultra low capacitance interconnects (11.01)
Posted by krelligan on 2006-06-21, 20:16:23 (24.44.168.253)
I have a McIntosh MC252 that I'm running from a Placette passive line stage preamp. The 20K ohm input impedance of the MC252 isn't a great fit with the 2k output impedance of the Placette...hence the .......
2: Re: Can I ask a question about your system? (11.01)
Posted by kuribo on 2000-11-30, 01:55:04 (210.141.251.112)
Placette underappreciated? Undoubtedly. We have a new Spectron Digital II amp which was used with a Morrison ELAD preamp (over 50 rave reviews on audioreview.com-check it out). When we switched to the .......
3: one more thought (10.84)
Posted by mikel on 2002-07-25, 06:58:44 (207.202.218.64)
my opinion on the #32 preamp compared to the Placette RVC is really more a comment on any preamp and reflects a personal bias of mine based on my experience in my system. if i were to live with the #3 .......
4: Placette Audio interconnects (10.12)
Posted by jman66 on 2003-05-11, 17:59:22 (68.192.251.92)
Anyone have a chance to audition the interconnects offered by Placette Audio? If so, what's your impression and what did you compare them against? .......
5: RE: What cables are you using with your Placette volume control? (9.76)
Posted by JerryS on 2008-02-02, 09:12:21 (75.70.49.103)
I used PS Audio Resolution Transcendent with my Placette Passive Line Stage with excellent results. Happy listening. Regards, JerryS .......
6: Re: one more question... (9.74)
Posted by Bud on 2002-07-25, 15:46:37 (63.167.169.215)
Mikel, Why are so many people posting that the active Placette is so much better than the passive variant? And that going from passive to active Placette is an upgrade? If the theory of less is more .......
7: Re: Placette Audio interconnects-Audition in progress (9.73)
Posted by Frankie Boy on 2003-05-12, 11:32:28 (66.91.244.21)
I am auditioning the Placette interconnects, and comparing them to the other major manufacturers interconnects. As I am a dealer I cannot post my results. Please email me for details. .......
8: RE: What cables are you using with your Placette volume control? (9.58)
Posted by TRUFI on 2008-01-22, 14:14:38 (12.65.126.208)
I used to own a Placette active linestage. At that time Guy Hammel used and recommended Pure Note cables. Of course that ended when he started selling his own cables. .......
9: Re: one more question... (9.58)
Posted by mikel on 2002-07-25, 18:02:53 (204.182.68.130)
hi Bud, answer #1. every system is different answer #2. i haven't heard the active Placette....it may be better than the passive. in any case i don't use the preamp....in my system i use the RVC (rem .......
10: What cables are you using with your Placette volume control? (9.46)
Posted by Michael_B. on 2008-01-21, 15:42:21 (146.7.42.28)
I have Transparent Audio MusicLink interconnects and TA MusicWave Plus speaker cables. Both types have a "black box" at one end, presumably containing some sort of RFI/EMI squelching electronics (or, .......
11: Re: Bolder and Signal IC's (9.11)
Posted by msa on 2003-06-09, 07:25:22 (66.133.136.194)
Have used Signalcable between a Scientific Atlanta digital cable box and a Placette passive preamp (for Music Choice); have also used the cable between the Placette preamp and a Music Reference RM-200 .......
12: RE: What cables are you using with your Placette volume control? (8.83)
Posted by pushpulltriode on 2008-01-21, 19:23:16 (219.73.22.90)
I have both Placette RVC and active linestage. Normally I use the RVC with Leak TL50plus amplifier and Quad II. I'm using Chord Signature with RVC and Reality Cables for the active linestage, and both .......
13: RE: What cables are you using with your Placette volume control? (8.55)
Posted by kenster on 2008-01-21, 18:06:33 (68.226.17.95)
"I have Transparent Audio MusicLink interconnects and TA MusicWave Plus speaker cables. Both types have a "black box" at one end, presumably containing some sort of RFI/EMI squelching electronics (or, .......
14: Check out the new Placette ICs. (nt) (6.87)
Posted by JerryS on 2006-07-09, 09:45:55 (24.8.44.72)
. .......
15: RE: No, use these (6.77)
Posted by Awe-d-o-file on 2019-05-09, 17:35:22 (99.203.17.210)
I used with a CJ preamp and amps. My Placette I use now has two outputs. .......
16: Re: Can I ask a question about your system? (6.64)
Posted by MJ on 2000-11-29, 19:23:01 (152.163.213.82)
The combo is very, very nice. No compatibility problems whatsoever. The Placette is underappreciated in the audiophile community. .......
17: Placette used to make interconnects.... (6.45)
Posted by Awe-d-o-file on 2008-01-22, 06:12:34 (74.46.247.91)
that they said were neutral and ideal for the passive units. I have two sets you can buy. ET .......
18: Re: Placette Audio interconnects (6.39)
Posted by TRUFI on 2003-05-12, 15:03:44 (32.103.225.61)
Used to own his passive, Guy recommended Pure Note cables. Guess he is now in the cable biz. .......
19: Can I ask a question about your system? (6.27)
Posted by Jim on 2000-11-29, 10:25:54 (209.32.16.138)
I was about to order a Placette volumn control for my Bel Canto Evo (with a Sony 777 SACD and Maggie 1.6's)? Have you had any compatibility problems with the passive preamp? Have you been happy with t .......
20: RE: interconnects for passive-tube setup (5.99)
Posted by TRUFI on 2007-11-16, 05:50:23 (12.65.132.188)
I once used the Pure Note Paragon (now Vanguard) for my SE amp and Placette passive. It was the best match. The cable has low cap. .......
21: RE: What cables are you using with your Placette volume control? (5.92)
Posted by Awe-d-o-file on 2008-01-21, 19:24:35 (74.46.247.91)
Speltz Anti-Cables the silver ones w/silver Eichmanns. 1/2 meter. I bi-amp so I have two sets going to two amps. ET .......
22: and a fourth from another Aleph 3 owner (5.79)
Posted by C. on 2002-10-31, 23:43:26 (67.38.160.36)
I use the double golden helix with my aleph 3, and the new excalibur ICs between my dac and placette pre and amp, and am happily no longer looking at cable for at least a while. They are definetly wor .......
23: Re: proper inerconnects for passive pre amp (5.69)
Posted by Wavelength on 2003-03-28, 13:00:16 (129.37.78.247)
Bax: The Pure Note is only 10 pf per 1/2 meter which is what you want for passive apps. Placette recommends Pure Note, FWIW. .......
24: Re: best low capacitate cable (5.59)
Posted by Wavelength on 2002-10-24, 07:54:10 (32.101.233.81)
FYI: The Pure Note Epsilon Ref. is 10pf per 1/2 meter and is recommended by Placette (passive pre's). .......
25: Re: Any good online interconnect dealers? (5.53)
Posted by HarryB on 2001-07-28, 08:31:48 (24.3.0.34)
Try Purenote signature or Purenote Epsilon. I was referred to them by Guy Hammel of Placette Audio and have been VERY pleased with the sonics and service. Tom Swensen is excellent to work with. www.pu .......
26: RE: Well (5.46)
Posted by Awe-d-o-file on 2014-04-27, 07:25:10 (74.47.223.152)
Yes there is. I was a CJ dealer once and had an active CJ preamp and tried several of theirs and others. I tweaked it and improved its performance. Then one day I connected my CDP direct to the power .......
27: Re: Interconnect suggestions around 200$/1 meter/detailed/smooth/balanced (5.44)
Posted by jman66 on 2003-05-21, 04:59:07 (207.241.193.70)
Placette Audio interconnects ~$200/1 meter. Similar in appearance to the Audience Au24 cables. Open, detailed, nice top to bottom presentation (in my system). .......
28: Re: Siltech Cables: Hey Passive Chappy (5.39)
Posted by kkak66 on 2002-01-30, 19:24:47 (63.103.59.44)
Hey Passive how about listing your stuff on AA for us to see....Ken from Chicago ...you know me...I'd like to know what gear you have...Also do you still have that passsive unit ?If not i'll have to l .......
29: DIY 3 meter interconnect for passive pre. (5.36)
Posted by jandkdon on 2002-05-24, 12:16:08 (152.163.204.67)
I am looking for an interconnect from a Placette passive to a 300B based SET amp that needs to be about 3 meters in length(this is about the shortest I can use). My understanding is that it needs to b .......
30: Re: Siltech Cables: Hey Passive Chappy (5.19)
Posted by Passive Chappy on 2002-01-31, 15:10:51 (144.160.0.83)
Hey Ken. I know that Placette is good, but I'll keep the Creek for now. I'm now looking into transformer based passives. Antique Sound Labs has one for $399, but they're coming out with a remote contr .......
31: Speaker Cable recommendation for Martin Logan CLSIIZ (5.04)
Posted by HarryB on 2001-04-20, 09:15:49 (199.34.2.251)
I'd appreciate some recommendations for new speaker cables for the following system: Rotel 971 Tact RCS 2.0 Monarchy 22C DAC Placette Active dual mono preamp Marsh A400s Martin Logan CLS IIz 2x Vander .......
32: The "Addicts" system. (5.02)
Posted by HIFIADDICT on 2001-10-11, 10:18:15 (32.101.233.169)
Home system: B&W 802 speakers. Plinius SA250 amp. Placette line stage. Sony 777 SACD. DIY system (constantly changing): Custom dynamic speaker and subs. Atmasphere OTL Amps (6AS7) modified. Custom tub .......
33: Re: HMS Gran Finale Top Match interconnect (4.97)
Posted by calloway on 2002-07-01, 08:05:32 (205.161.152.158)
rupert....i have the gran finales' with the boxes.i have one pair from scd-1 to my placette passive preamp and one pair from there to my tenor amps.i did experiment with the different settings on the .......
34: RE: Cable Ideas For Passive TVC (4.81)
Posted by Awe-d-o-file on 2007-08-18, 07:01:23 (74.37.190.253)
I passively bi-amp through a Placette passive which is a resistor ladder not a TVC. However, I found that Speltz interconnects worked best. I tried lots of cables too as I was a dealer at the time. Re .......
35: Re: ultra low capacitance interconnects (4.80)
Posted by oofer on 2006-06-24, 13:39:24 (216.110.206.186)
You haven't provided enough information, really, to 'solve' the issue. How far is your Placette from the Mac? I had an issue that required a very low capacitance IC. For me it turned out to be ChrisVH .......
36: RE: What cables are you using with your Placette volume control? (4.63)
Posted by kenster on 2008-01-22, 17:22:11 (68.226.17.95)
I have never had any interaction with Mr. Hammel but have never heard anything negative about him so it just might be worth a shot to try his cables. I don't have any experience with AN cables either. .......
37: Re: so what's the down side (4.55)
Posted by Steve M on 2002-11-16, 17:10:14 (68.32.217.163)
With the Stealth at night, the soundstage shrunk and for lack of a better word sounded muffled and cloudy. My system is a Linn Genki CDP to mapleshade excalibur+ ics, modified SCE HRS, mapleshade exc .......
38: Re: Opus, Valhalla, Siltech G5 Shootout....! (4.49)
Posted by mikel on 2002-07-24, 20:41:05 (207.202.218.64)
unlike when we compared these cables last week in my system (link below), i only heard the Transparent Opus cables in Bud's system. so i have no reference point of what the Compass Lake or Valhalla so .......
39: Thanks Andy.... (4.49)
Posted by Bud on 2004-06-30, 16:03:09 (12.145.92.24)
For a very lucid summary. This is the way I understand things also. As it turns out I plan to run my "good amps" to the mids and highs out of the variable output of my pre-amp and my "lesser amps" to .......
40: Re: Empirical Audio vs Nordost / & other top cables (4.43)
Posted by HIFIADDICT on 2002-01-02, 23:06:42 (32.101.233.89)
I like the Pure Note Epsilon www.purenote.com (only $700/m). It compares to the Valhalla and is better than most costing much more. I also like the Siltech G5. Also like the Opus speaker cables but no .......
41: So you doubt the improvement of cables? Read this- (4.39)
Posted by Awe-d-o-file on 2005-02-15, 17:27:51 (170.215.151.228)
I just finished connecting my *PS Audio Lab cable to my Trivista CDP, the third piece of gear on which it has been used. I have waited a long time to get the proper 20 Amp IEC female to reterminate th .......
42: Re: Cool. Let us know how eVo does with different PCs... (4.38)
Posted by Steve M on 2002-11-10, 17:25:25 (68.32.217.163)
System is Linn Genki->modified SEC HRS-> placette passive->modified Newform Research R645s with analysis plus oval nines, mapleshade excalibur plus and custom silver interconnects by Robger Ball. Late .......
43: Re: hey lars! (4.36)
Posted by mikel on 2001-12-16, 08:00:45 (207.202.218.64)
hi calloway, I'm not Lars but i do have the Tenors. I have taken a different approach and am using an XLR switchbox designed by Jena Labs at my sources and a Placette Remote Volume Control at the amps .......
44: How About Component Manufacturers' Cables? (4.19)
Posted by Tippy on 2006-04-01, 15:24:14 (67.175.255.42)
I recently called the manufacturers of two of my components, asking if they had power cable recommendations. Both (McIntosh and Placette) said, basically, "Use the one we included. If we thought there .......
45: Cable: System Matching Important. (4.17)
Posted by HIFIADDICT on 2002-03-15, 09:17:38 (129.37.78.197)
I have found this to be true of all cables that I have tried. Mix and match is not good, IMO. I have one system cabled with Siltech Compass Lake and the other with Pure Note. If I swap only one set of .......
46: Re: This is a dangerous thing to do. (4.17)
Posted by GGA on 2006-11-09, 10:35:51 (71.107.209.237)
The volume control in the Tact can be defeated by telling it you have Tact amps in the front panel. You can then use your TVC to control the volume but alas you will need another one for the subs. How .......
47: RE: Digital Cable Comparison (4.17)
Posted by Jerrym303 on 2008-04-28, 20:06:23 (72.201.114.115)
I demoed the KS-2020 in my system and owned Stereovox XV2, AZ MC2, Apogee Wide-eye and Virtual Dynamics Nite. I demoed and chose the Pure Note Titanium. Is has the resolution of the KS-2020 and is far .......
48: Speltz Anti-Cables interconnects and speaker cables-first impressions (4.08)
Posted by Awe-d-o-file on 2005-05-20, 15:47:09 (70.96.106.78)
I decided after doing some reading to get a whole set of Speltz Anti-Cables. The speaker cables were reviewed as superior to my Kimber 8TC. The interconnects are new and there were no reviews but at $ .......
49: RE: Most of your RF noise is local. (4.04)
Posted by Awe-d-o-file on 2007-12-12, 19:33:38 (74.38.203.178)
I do turn off the switched outlet for my video gear and my desktop/router/modem in anotther room are also on a switched outlet. I also tried turning off every breaker except the one for my system and .......
50: RE: A "Questionable Cables" posters response to unjust critcism (3.96)
Posted by meles on 2015-01-26, 07:22:15 (23.122.12.96)
Dave, Do you have a favorite cables for the money list. You've recommended MIT AVT1 quite strongly (~$60 used) and MIT (~$3600 used) Oracle v1.2. Er agh, my system has seven interconnects so I am kind .......
51: Re: Interconnect Advice Needed (3.95)
Posted by Awe-d-o-file on 2005-06-17, 18:48:35 (70.96.106.78)
Try the aniticables by Speltz. You could get two interconnects and a bi-wire speaker run for about $300. I am pretty sure he will take it back if you don't like it-I can't imagine you wouldn't. I had .......
52: RE: TI-Shield applications to cabling for RFI/EMI (3.90)
Posted by Awe-d-o-file on 2007-12-12, 13:27:09 (74.38.203.178)
Thanks for the follow up. I'm going to try it. I notice a little garbage now with the noise floor, which is very small. Might be due to cable and gear proximity. None of my cables are shielded except .......
53: Re: Bright sounding audio interconnects on a budget! (3.87)
Posted by Awe-d-o-file on 2006-03-20, 17:36:55 (74.32.108.113)
The best thing I've heard for under $500 is Speltz's anticable interconnects. At $100 they crushed everything I heard by a long shot. They have detailed HF w/o brashness and have an air dielectric. Th .......
54: Re: Cables (3.82)
Posted by HIFIADDICT on 2002-01-23, 17:36:55 (32.101.233.69)
My friend has two runs of the single wire cables and is happy. Very pleased with the imaging and tonal qualities. He is also interested in the Reference version which may be a little warmer. His entir .......
55: Straightwire compressed & lacking detail? (3.69)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2002-11-25, 12:35:03 (12.253.68.93)
I own three different Straightwire interconnects including the Maestro (4m RCA), Rhapsody II(1m RCA), and Encore II(4m XLR). I also have Audioquest Diamondback (1m RCA), and DH Labs Air Matrix (4m XLR .......
56: RE: What cables are you using with your Placette volume control? (3.68)
Posted by Michael_B. on 2008-01-22, 07:17:32 (146.7.42.28)
Your questions are valid. I bought the TA cables twelve years ago before I knew anything about "high-end audio." The salesman used them to demo the system I bought so naively I purchased them without .......
57: which sounds better? (3.63)
Posted by audioNeil on 2007-01-28, 17:07:40 (74.109.8.140)
Well, I was told by Guy at Placette that for his passive preamps, it is important to have low inductance cables, at least for the one on the output end (helps the bass I think). So inductance can have .......
58: Re: Pure Note Speaker Cables & Nordost SPM (3.52)
Posted by HIFIADDICT on 2001-11-24, 22:06:17 (32.101.233.96)
See my posts here and others from Tekunda and Soundquest about Pure Note Cables. These cables can take up to 300+ hours to sound their best. I just read on Pure Note's website that they now break-in t .......
59: thanks, a few questions. (3.33)
Posted by mikel on 2002-07-28, 10:28:10 (63.173.212.41)
hi Guy, i am out of town and just saw your excellent explaination. it is a treat getting the straight answers from the designer of the gear. thanks for taking the time. i have some questions; 1. are y .......
60: An afterthought...... (3.25)
Posted by Bud on 2002-07-26, 08:06:48 (63.167.169.60)
Mikel, The theory you describe ("less is more" or let's throw the pre-amp out with the baby and the bathwater) has been around for quite a while and it makes good conceptual sense. But as I see it, .......
61: REVIEW: Speltz Anticables Interconnect Cable (3.18)
Posted by Awe-d-o-file on 2005-07-16, 21:30:58 (70.96.104.210)
Model: Interconnect Category: Cable Suggested Retail Price: $75.00 Description: 1/2 or 1 meter pair - RCA termination Manufacturer URL: Speltz Anticables Manufacturer URL: Speltz Anti .......
62: RE: What's The Best Interconnects & Speaker Wire You've Ever Heard? (3.11)
Posted by Awe-d-o-file on 2008-04-29, 15:23:54 (74.47.219.245)
I can only judge cables connected to my system which is: MF Trivista SACD> Placette passive> CJ MF2500A LF or FR depending on speaker, CJ MF2100 HF. PS Audio P-300 on source(s), a Richard Gray 600 on .......
63: Re: one more question... (2.98)
Posted by placete@aol.com on 2002-07-26, 08:18:37 (198.81.16.152)
Mikel: It may very well seem to be a contradiction that an active linestage could be even more transparent (distortionless) than a passive device that uses the same Vishay S102C attenuator, but in our .......
64: Re: thanks, a few questions. (2.90)
Posted by placete@aol.com on 2002-07-29, 11:10:14 (205.188.208.104)
Mikel: In almost every case the active will outperform the passive, enabling a slightly clearer, slightly more detailed sound and a slightly lower noise floor. This is because of the extremely low out .......
65: Elrod / Hydra Experts..Help (2.89)
Posted by drhst20 on 2004-01-09, 05:39:08 (136.1.1.154)
I have, for the past year, been using a original hydra with an Anaconda VX. I orignally found the combination a little slow and also found that it limited dynamics just slightly. I put a Taipan on my .......
66: Re: Wow, Mike...... (2.75)
Posted by mikel on 2001-11-22, 11:35:49 (207.202.218.64)
hi Alan, i wanted to go passive in my system but liked my sources near my listening seat and didn't have the space between my speakers for all my gear. i had found that while auditioning the integrate .......
67: Re: Surprising Low End IC Comparison (2.69)
Posted by audioNeil on 2002-06-08, 19:13:15 (192.190.75.6)
Welcome to the world of interconnects and high end ... lol Yes, interconnects do modify the sound. I have a Denon 5800 receiver. On analog in, the high end is hashy and not so nice to listen to, but i .......
68: Power cords on DAC -- filtering noise or high frequencies? (2.61)
Posted by audioNeil on 2002-06-06, 10:11:44 (192.190.75.6)
I'm embarking on a quest for power cords for my system. I have a Bel Canto DAC2, and Placette passive pre, and a Bryston 4BST amp, and Maggie 3.6 speakers. Interconnects are Harmonic Tech Pro-Silway M .......
69: I Can't Believe How Great David Elrod Cables Are -long (2.52)
Posted by jughead on 2002-12-25, 05:11:22 (209.88.128.162)
Just some crazy mussings of mine. I loved my David Elrod cables write off the bat. Now it has been a good 3 months & I decided to compare them after being broken in. I have a top notch analogue setup .......
70: REVIEW: Acoustic Zen Silver Reference IC Cable (2.34)
Posted by audmanic@yahoo.co.uk on 2007-11-17, 00:38:17 (87.203.160.27)
Model: Silver Reference IC Category: Cable Suggested Retail Price: $898/m Description: silver conductor reference interconnect Manufacturer URL: Acoustic Zen Review by audmanic@yahoo.co .......
71: REVIEW: VH Audio Flavors 1, 2, and 3 Cable (2.22)
Posted by msa on 2003-03-02, 11:02:42 (24.95.222.20)
Model: Flavors 1, 2, and 3 Category: Cable Suggested Retail Price: $129 Description: VH Audio Power Manufacturer URL: VH Audio Manufacturer URL: VH Audio Review by msa ( A ) on M .......
72: Glass Toslink tried -- and not liked (2.21)
Posted by audioNeil on 2004-11-11, 14:04:00 (192.190.75.6)
This isn't a full review, but rather impressions after a few hours of listing to the Sound Prefessionals glass toslink cable. Equipment: 1) Denon 2910 DVD player 2) digital connection -- either Sound .......
73: Opus--Compass Lake--Valhalla---shootout..... (2.20)
Posted by mikel on 2002-07-18, 00:01:13 (207.202.218.64)
it wasn't close, Opus was clearly better....and when i say clear....i mean the Opus has a clarity and unobstructed and uncolored view of the musical event that the Compass Lake and Valhalla can't touc .......
74: REVIEW: Richard Gray's Power Company RGPC High Tension Wire Cable (2.10)
Posted by Awe-d-o-file on 2006-01-03, 18:54:42 (70.96.107.19)
Model: RGPC High Tension Wire Category: Cable Suggested Retail Price: $715 Description: 2M Power Cable w/20 Amp IEC Manufacturer URL: Richard Gray's Power Company Model Picture: View .......
75: Elrod Statement + Spectron Musician (2.09)
Posted by drhst20 on 2004-02-05, 08:37:01 (136.1.1.101)
To make a long story short, I love my Elrod Statement on my Spectron Musician II!!!! So, to the story. I have been playing around with power cord/conditioner options since I bought this amp. The progr .......
76: Re: ZCable Live Ref 1 Cable (2.01)
Posted by TomF on 2004-05-03, 12:55:18 (209.66.58.111)
Thanks for the URL. I've followed some of S.E.'s reviews in the past. I don't disagree with anything he says. What isn't clear from SE's review is the degree to which he believes the ZCables add meat/ .......
77: REVIEW: Acoustic Zen Silver Reference IC Cable (1.89)
Posted by thebestamp on 2008-02-02, 12:50:48 (79.130.238.38)
Model: Silver Reference IC Category: Cable Suggested Retail Price: $898/m Description: silver conductor reference interconnect Manufacturer URL: Acoustic Zen Review by thebestamp on Fe .......
78: REVIEW: ZCable Live Ref 1 Cable (1.80)
Posted by TomF on 2004-04-30, 07:49:40 (209.66.58.111)
Model: Live Ref 1 Category: Cable Suggested Retail Price: $2,500 Description: Single Ended Interconnect Manufacturer URL: ZCable Manufacturer URL: ZCable Review by TomF on April 30 .......
79: REVIEW: Ensemble Dynaflux Interconnects Cable (1.57)
Posted by Noel Keen on 2001-12-11, 16:24:24 (138.23.157.173)
Model: Dynaflux Interconnects
Category: Cable
Suggested Retail Price: $850/meter; $1190/1.5 meter
Description: Shielded interconnects Manufacturer URL: Ensemble Manufacturer URL: Ens .......
80: REVIEW: DIY Silver Goertz AG Cable DIY Goertz AG Cable Review by Jim at Audio Asylum (1.56)
Posted by Jim on 2001-07-15, 16:09:14 (24.216.66.31)
I would first like to thank Chris Venhaus for the recipe and ideas for the DIY Silver Foil / Goertz AG clones and also Pat Wen for arranging the group purchase of the silver foil (a group purchase ove .......
81: REVIEW: Ensemble Megaflux Speakers Cable (1.17)
Posted by Noel Keen on 2001-12-12, 09:39:25 (138.23.157.173)
Model: Megaflux Speakers
Category: Cable
Suggested Retail Price: $1430/8 ft; $1670/10 ft (pair)
Description: Shielded speaker cable with high quality spades Manufacturer URL: Ensemble .......
82: REVIEW: Clarity Cable 3D/Ultra Focus/Organic Cable (1.15)
Posted by danzins@earthlink.net on 2008-01-25, 14:20:34 (66.32.152.132)
Model: 3D/Ultra Focus/Organic Category: Cable Suggested Retail Price: $unknown Description: Power Conditioner and Cables Manufacturer URL: Clarity Cable Review by danzins@earthlink.net .......
Found 24 records in Computer Audio Asylum.
1: I just watched the video interview (10.68)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2016-11-19, 12:30:00 (73.229.29.71)
I like 6SN7 tubes (Cary SLP-05) and I like relay controlled stepped attenuators (Placette passive). Switching discrete resistors in and out thru the use of relays is how Placette does it in their pa .......
2: Connecting a wireless music bridge to a passive preamp (10.68)
Posted by krelligan on 2006-04-12, 17:38:55 (24.44.168.253)
One of the connections I had set up to my Krell preamp was a Linksys Wireless Music Bridge which connected from the wireless base to the preamp with cheapo rca right/left cables. I used this to send m .......
3: Re: Connecting a wireless music bridge to a passive preamp (10.20)
Posted by bigsid on 2006-04-13, 11:38:53 (24.11.129.124)
I use the Squeeze Box 3 wireless. I am using the digital output to feed my dac which is feeding my Placette passive pre. The sound is awesome. I have never tried using the analog outputs with the Plac .......
4: RE: very cool- how do this address impedance (9.88)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2009-01-22, 22:43:33 (67.177.242.32)
Tube amplifiers may be a better match for a passive linestage because of their typically higher input impedance compared to some solid-state amps. That being said, I had pretty good luck with my Place .......
5: "Price no object" computer audio system (9.41)
Posted by krelligan on 2006-04-17, 20:36:59 (24.44.168.253)
I'm a novice in the whole area of computer-driven audio but I'm eager to learn and add this capability to my system. First my audio system. I have a McIntosh MC252 amplifier into which a Placette pass .......
6: RE: I don't know much about IP addresses (8.28)
Posted by fmak on 2009-07-07, 06:11:16 (87.228.166.57)
Which one do you like best and have you tried a passive Placette? .......
7: RE: Thanks to fmak (7.43)
Posted by fmak on 2009-07-02, 06:04:16 (87.228.166.57)
And yes, I use a constant impedance balanced Placette attenuator. No colouration. Even Class A Stereophile preamps are coloured, and I have had a fair few. .......
8: RE: a question for Gordon (7.08)
Posted by krelligan on 2007-07-07, 14:35:46 (69.121.229.0)
Hi Gordon: I'm running iTunes on a MacMini(with two Lacie HDD's) directly to a Cosecant that you built for me that goes to my Placette passive pre-amp. Any improvements or suggestions on this set up .......
9: Re: digital volume control (6.70)
Posted by Olin Shivers on 2005-07-29, 09:33:01 (66.30.117.138)
Welborne, Placette, Creek -- I'll look into them. Thanks a lot! -Olin P.S. What is Foobar? Some Windows app? If so, wouldn't work for me: I run linux. (But there's usually some rough equivalent in t .......
10: RE: You are both right (6.55)
Posted by fmak on 2012-04-15, 22:00:59 (93.109.212.163)
I personally much prefer passive attenuators such as the Placette constant impedance balanced to the balanced output of my C275 (or other active preamps). The Carver Passive/Active Preamp is also good .......
11: RE: Digital Volume Control (6.32)
Posted by fmak on 2011-08-05, 08:05:38 (91.125.97.7)
The dCS has a very good digital volume control. I actually don't bother with any of these; I have a made to order balanced 10k constant impedance balanced Placette and sevarl other Passive preamps in .......
12: Re: Volume Control For a Benchmark DAC .... (6.22)
Posted by bigsid on 2006-02-12, 11:12:59 (24.11.75.195)
Placette Audio RVC. One input remote passive volume control. It uses a 125 step attenuator with Vishay resistors. I've been using one as my preamp for about a year and it smokes anything I've used in .......
13: RE: very cool- how do this address impedance (6.18)
Posted by fmak on 2009-01-24, 09:06:57 (87.228.167.163)
There is a constant impedance method but complexity and cost mutiply. Search for Placette Audio which is not cheap but this uses $10 metal foil resistors (the best). In practice, there is not much of .......
14: Do you know how many discrete steps? (5.73)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2009-01-22, 13:31:19 (67.177.242.32)
The DIY attenuator project using relays and resistors looks very interesting. I didn't read through all the documentation but was wondering you happen to know how many discrete volume steps are offere .......
15: that's not digital vol control (5.26)
Posted by Jon L on 2005-07-28, 11:36:46 (162.119.232.102)
you're describing. You're describing remote-controlled analogue volume controls, and there are several, including the Welbourne unit, Placette passive, and the Creek unit. But what you can also do is .......
16: RE: Dac to amp via passive pre: experiment (5.05)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2019-12-24, 07:19:42 (73.78.200.105)
Component matching throughout the system is much more critical in a passive setup vs. one that uses an active preamp. However, the common thread in all passive systems that I have tried is outstanding .......
17: Re: Computer Music System (4.47)
Posted by oldMc on 2006-04-16, 17:45:44 (70.38.156.195)
I like the Mac Mini. My system: Mini>modified M-Audio Transit or M-Audio Audiophile USB>Musical Fidelity Tri Vista DAC> Placette Remote Volume Control>MC275 amp>Merlin TSM's. iTunes as music system pl .......
18: Yes, set up a system for a friend (4.18)
Posted by Sordidman on 2009-07-15, 09:26:08 (12.189.30.98)
She's got the OffRamp 3 with Superclock 4 and the I2s cable running into a Stello Signature DAC1. A Manley Stingray, IBook, and PSB Synchrony 1. It's really a great sounding little system that's quite .......
19: RE: I don't know much about IP addresses (4.15)
Posted by aljordan on 2009-07-07, 07:18:57 (204.10.46.254)
I have not tried a passive Placette, but did try other passives. My amps have lowish input impedance, and passives tend to sound a bit thin and dynamically flat in my system. My favorite of the solid .......
20: RE: What PC audio set up can outperform High end Emmlabs, DCS system? (4.12)
Posted by fmak on 2007-08-03, 07:28:11 (79.73.82.65)
Sonus Faber, Accuphase A50 and others, separate digital and analog regenerators, Placette Attenuator, Big Ben, UA2192 Class A capacitorless dac, dCS972/954, upsampling to 2 or 4 fs, Lynx AES16 card in .......
21: Re: New Mac Mini with a Cosecant (4.00)
Posted by krelligan on 2006-04-18, 06:06:03 (24.44.168.253)
Thanks for the response. By the way, your blog is terrific. The best one stop location to begin to understand the potential of PC audio and best of all, well-written explanations how come things shoul .......
22: Re: Bolder Cable Mods for SB2 (3.87)
Posted by longtimequadowner on 2005-08-29, 12:28:50 (66.183.161.37)
I'd be interested to know if any of his mods would improve overall performance when using the SB's digital output to an external DAC - because I simply can't be without the room equalization provided .......
23: Re: Benchmark volume NOT just for headphones (3.68)
Posted by Socrates428 on 2005-06-10, 11:16:01 (68.235.168.103)
"Even a cheap, passive pre with a USB DAC would seem a safer bet, something that can be had for the price of a Benchmark" Sorry, I don't buy that for a second. Poor logic. Your arguments are based pur .......
24: RE: Digital Volume Control SUCKS...Nothing beats a real PreAmp (3.56)
Posted by Markhh2 on 2007-10-13, 15:54:03 (128.231.88.7)
My experience has been interesting. I have an Audio Research 100.2 amp, Harbeth C7 speakers, an SB3 and a dac. I upgraded from the Belc Canto DAC 2 to the Lavry. I started with an Audio Reaearch LS 16 .......
Found 8 records in Critic's Corner.
1: RE: With your computer setup-Actually (10.75)
Posted by fmak on 2014-11-17, 11:12:40 (213.7.18.104)
there are very few passives with balanced constant impedance operation that has fine steps. My Placette does 0.1dV above a certain volume and 1dB below that. 1 dB is simply not enough. Apart from the .......
2: Is it an ultimate preamp? Of course not. (10.75)
Posted by carcass93 on 2012-08-14, 11:52:21 (129.33.19.254)
And, at $1995 list price when last available, it can't - and shouldn't - be. I'm sure $12,500 VTL pre employs better components to begin with, so it's better sounding not necessarily because of the fa .......
3: RE: With your computer setup (7.14)
Posted by fmak on 2014-11-17, 08:34:41 (213.7.18.104)
then use a passive constant impedance unit such as a Placette. My made to order balanced unit outperforms any Stereophile Class A or whatever + they put on units these days that I have owned and heard .......
4: RE: The KX-R does not work like this-Accuphase (7.07)
Posted by Mercman on 2014-11-18, 05:44:15 (99.174.245.126)
Lucy decided to provide us the following comments: Passive preamps are sub-optimal. Plain pots really don't like to have their wipers loaded. It causes distortion. The capacitance of a cable accounts .......
5: Yes, prices are very high. (4.67)
Posted by samtellig on 2015-03-01, 08:33:18 (32.218.78.9)
When you own one, you understand why. These units each require hours of costly, highly-skilled labor. I recall Harry O'Sullivan telling me about 16 hours' labor for each one. There is no way for the m .......
6: Judgment about compatibility is not how amps are rated in reviews. (4.25)
Posted by Rick W on 2013-07-12, 09:38:18 (108.53.5.61)
Of course electrical compatibility issues should be and normally are mentioned in reviews. But assuming it appears to be well constructed, judgments regarding, say, what class in S'phile rec. componen .......
7: Stereophile - Some Data (3.34)
Posted by John Atkinson on 2006-01-24, 07:05:01 (216.193.12.6)
There has been some grumbling on the Asylum in the past week that Stereophile's review coverage is biased toward advertisers. I have pointed out that that is not the case, but inmates seem unconvinced .......
8: RE: We're An American Brand (2.76)
Posted by Dave Garretson on 2008-09-01, 07:56:52 (71.188.83.232)
Chinese manufacturing will becoming more sophisticated as it passes through the classical experience curve, and that, together with economies of scale, will keep them viable as labor costs increase-- .......
Found 112 records in Digital Drive.
1: RE: "only" is a strong word Todd... (10.89)
Posted by SashaV on 2008-05-09, 11:13:54 (99.234.45.221)
Interesting, I am going down the path you already travelled it would appear, I am very close to purchasing balanced Placette RVC, so far the only thing that holds me back is probability that an used o .......
2: Placette (10.89)
Posted by ARL on 2001-01-24, 20:05:00 (24.112.145.197)
You now, I had a Placette passive on order at the beginning of January. Shipping got a little delayed as Guy Hammel was off to CES. Guy was great to deal with and his product design is most convincing .......
3: Re: 3 different passives, with 3 different types of attenuators, from 3 fine companies, for under $4 (10.78)
Posted by C. on 2002-04-15, 00:27:51 (216.165.145.146)
I often read of the same tradeoff with passives, but I recently purchased a Placette, and I don't notice any loss in dynamics versus a SS pre and Blue Circle Tube pre. to which I am comparing the Plac .......
4: I'll second the placette. (10.31)
Posted by saywhat on 2002-06-03, 13:26:38 (12.33.164.12)
The placette allows detail to come through with a relaxed ease and level of clarity I have not heard before. Cds that had a slight edge are now quite listenable. Arcam CD23T also helped in this regard .......
5: Re: Placette passive vs. active (9.64)
Posted by LarryI on 2004-05-18, 13:34:37 (65.205.15.210)
I've heard both. I own the active which sounds a bit more dynamic and exciting. I have replaced the Placette (kept as a back-up unit) with a ML Ref. No.32 linestage/phono preamp. The sound of the Levi .......
6: Re: Levinson 390s Direct to Amp Vs. Passive Volume Control? e.g. Placette? (9.56)
Posted by Steve M on 2002-10-17, 04:46:23 (68.32.217.163)
I don't have the levonson but when I plugged the placette into the Genki it made a nice improvement. The Genki isn't known for a good variable output though. .......
7: Placette passive vs. active (9.18)
Posted by Jon L on 2004-05-18, 12:45:55 (162.119.232.102)
Aha! Your're the first person I know who has both Placette passive and active. I've heard the passive but was wondering if active is "better." Please tell us how they compare to each other!!! ::: TOPI .......
8: Audio Note DAC to Placette [passive] volume control - how does the Placette's impedance figure in? (9.04)
Posted by High-end Dreamer on 2001-09-24, 13:16:49 (172.153.189.159)
The AN 1.2 DAC has output impedance of 900 ohms and the 2.1 and 3.1 both have 1500 ohm output impedance (unless you opt for the balanced version to get transformer coupling). A particular amp I've bee .......
9: Give Guy Hammel a call. (8.96)
Posted by Jim on 2001-09-24, 19:49:24 (24.216.70.77)
If you have a specific question about the Placette, I would just give guy a call at Placette. He usually answers the phone himself and is a good guy. He will give you a straight answer (he is a sharp .......
10: RE: Accustic Arts DACs (8.62)
Posted by Jerrym303 on 2008-05-20, 21:31:49 (67.41.214.197)
Regarding comparisons, there is a member at A-gon (teajay, I think) who has compared the AA DACs to many of the very top DACs out there. He owns an AA. I used my DAC1 MK3 for a while with a Placette p .......
11: RE: (strong)REVIEW: Neko Audio D100 DAC Processors(/strong) (8.41)
Posted by Awe-d-o-file on 2010-01-01, 05:19:46 (74.47.222.15)
I have a Placette passive too but the passive Neko DAC as the source connected to a passive Placette line stage "could" be a challenge. I will post about it soon as I am second on the Neko demo progra .......
12: dCS Purcell/Delius direct to amp vs. through Placette preamp (8.33)
Posted by HarryB on 2001-05-24, 16:01:01 (199.34.2.251)
I'd be interested in any experiences with dCS gear running upsampled at 192 directly to an amp (using the digital volume control as an attenuator)...vs. running the dCS gear at full signal through a p .......
13: Re: Levinson 390s Direct to Amp Vs. Passive Volume Control? e.g. Placette? (8.00)
Posted by brinkmann on 2002-10-16, 11:16:21 (216.179.73.109)
I use the 390s with a Bent Audio 102s passive transformer volume control. It is much better that the resistive ladder in the ML. I would expect the Placette to give you similar good results. I was sur .......
14: Levinson 390s Direct to Amp Vs. Passive Volume Control? e.g. Placette? (7.92)
Posted by Ross S. on 2002-10-15, 10:50:23 (148.107.5.20)
Hi, I am experimenting running a Levinson 390s direct. Has anybody compared the Levinson direct with a passive volume control (e.g. Placette)? For one thing, I could use a little more granularity of c .......
15: Bel Canto DAC2 (7.80)
Posted by audioNeil on 2002-06-03, 08:51:20 (192.190.75.6)
This board is probably getting sick of me recommending this, But the Bel Canto DAC2 is a wonderful DAC. I am currently using it with a Placette passive remote volume control, and the highs are wonderf .......
16: RE: raysonic 128 just received and hooked up! (7.09)
Posted by red carerra on 2007-10-14, 08:54:08 (71.139.10.248)
Thanks for all the advice. There does seem to be quite a bit of concern about the passive. I've loved my placette thus far, and the "heart" on Pind Floyd was really thumping last night, but I'll hook .......
17: Re: through ARC ref 2 preamp (6.84)
Posted by HarryB on 2001-05-24, 23:48:39 (24.4.254.98)
I've now had a chance to do extensive a-b comparisons of the dCS Purcell/Delius with and without my Placette dual mono active preamp in the signal path. I've decided that if I use the 6v setting on th .......
18: Re: What preamp are you using, if any? (6.80)
Posted by Bob Mc on 2006-03-05, 11:05:29 (70.226.147.125)
Thanks for your responses. I'm using the Placette single-line pre-amp. I have had this in my system off and on for sometime and never noticed the distortion problem. In the past, I had the pre connect .......
19: Re: Least fatiguing CD player/DAC? (6.72)
Posted by saywhat on 2002-04-28, 19:22:32 (198.81.17.44)
Two recent changes to my system have served to minimize ear fatigue for me. Arcam CD23T (replaced a Marantz SA-14) and Placette Audio passive attenuator. I don't know if the dCS ring dac chip is the b .......
20: Re: Audio Note DAC to Placette [passive] volume control - how does the Placette's impedance figure i (6.67)
Posted by steve jones on 2001-09-24, 14:17:21 (4.54.78.69)
It should work OK, if it is an H pad (constant impedance type)attenuator. Generally, a source likes to see at least a magnitude (10X) greater load. The AN DAC 1.2 with an output impedance of 900 shoul .......
21: Re: What preamp are you using, if any? (6.65)
Posted by oldvinyl on 2006-03-05, 10:16:14 (72.254.138.133)
The Placette (according to their web page) has a rather low input impedance for a preamp (18 KOhms). This could load the CD player on louder passages. Do you have both the RCAs and the XLRs connected .......
22: Re: Wadia w/volume control vs. preamp/cd combo (6.64)
Posted by ARL on 2001-09-28, 15:51:49 (64.7.143.18)
I have a Wadia 27ix DAC that I run direct to a Bryston 3-way cross-over, which then goes to an EAD PM2000 5x400 and a pair of 7B-ST's. I love the transparency and revealing nature of it ! I have run t .......
23: Also Consider a 2-channel Pre ? (6.57)
Posted by ARL on 2002-05-09, 14:36:08 (24.112.145.202)
Receiver pre's have always sounded very grainy & harsh to me for 2 channel. YMMV. Recent receivers that I have owned include the Denon AVR-3801 and Onkyo's flagship TX-DS989. I now own an "expensive .......
24: Re: Wadia w/volume control vs. preamp/cd combo (6.56)
Posted by Jim on 2001-09-28, 11:03:50 (129.176.151.121)
I went through the same thinking process in the last year or so when I was debating buying a Wadia or another CDP with an internal volumn control. I decided to buy a high quality passive preamp/volumn .......
25: Your current DAC, plus passive remote VC (Placette, for instance). N/T (6.40)
Posted by carcass93 on 2008-09-17, 19:04:57 (69.253.209.149)
N/T .......
26: Re: Audio Note DAC to Placette [passive] volume control - how does the Placette's impedance figure i (6.37)
Posted by Des on 2001-09-24, 14:36:58 (216.252.151.35)
Hi Mike, Can't speak from personal experience of the AN models you mention,but here is my take on a similar setup.Firstly I use a DACT CT-2 10k passive and outline my observations with this on three v .......
27: Raysonic 128 on the way! (6.21)
Posted by cpcat on 2007-10-15, 16:57:43 (70.145.21.156)
Should be here Wed. I'll try it with both the passive (Placette balanced) and the active (Mer 502). .......
28: Re: I run one of mine... (6.19)
Posted by twisted on 2000-10-06, 17:23:19 (152.163.201.52)
Consider Placette if remote control and $1,000 to $1,200 is acceptable at placetteaudio.com. Thanks for the lead on Oade Bros. Jim .......
29: GaMuT Audio CD 1 CD Player/Recorder (6.13)
Posted by rathbone on 2003-06-01, 12:59:34 (67.120.233.185)
Pianoman, A couple of comments: 1) "Are Gamut better than Wadia301 ,Ayre7, SimAudioEclipe or even Bermaster?" Based on conjecture, and the comments made in The Absolute Sound issue 142 page 109 and 11 .......
30: Re: Can a Pre-amp really improve Accuphase 75V ? (6.06)
Posted by Bob Track on 2001-01-24, 19:44:50 (209.245.118.114)
Won't you try a high quality Passive pre like Placette Audio? .......
31: Re: Agree with Brad, however I'd subtract.... (5.96)
Posted by HarryB on 2003-10-22, 17:33:34 (68.34.79.70)
the tube preamp.....and add a Placette dual mono after the TacT. Smooth, musical sound without the coloration of the tubes. .......
32: Very Interesting....................... (5.91)
Posted by saywhat on 2004-06-01, 17:55:01 (68.234.238.162)
I am using a Placette passive attenuator to a Bryston 4BSST. I noticed the DAC has 2v output without opamps. Will there be an impedence matching problem? Thanks, Al .......
33: Re: Smooth Source (and system) (long) (5.91)
Posted by Nate H on 2003-10-02, 11:58:08 (66.169.152.118)
Thanks for all the feedback. I've decided I probably will go for a McCormack DNA-125 instead of the Stratos. Will still probably be using the Placette RVC. Any other comments on the 308t or Regas? :: .......
34: Re: You need a preamp! (5.86)
Posted by stillWater on 2003-05-26, 06:02:39 (68.32.217.163)
Have you tried upgrading the passive parts in your HRS? It really improved mine. I run it between the cdp and placette passive pre with mapleshade ics. .......
35: Re: Cary 303/300 owners speak up!! (5.83)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2005-03-02, 21:35:52 (67.176.119.211)
I've had one here for a few days and although it's not completely broken-in (and I haven't had a lot of time to carefully listen), I can already say that the Cary 303/300 is very special. I had the ol .......
36: Re: I'd save ya bucks--- (5.81)
Posted by HarryB on 2001-06-05, 16:20:16 (199.34.2.251)
Des: I wish you could hear my Purcell/Delius upsampled to 192 through my Placette Dual Mono Preamp. I bet you'd find the music plenty warm and inviting!! .......
37: Re: Shanling CDT-100 reviewed by Thorsten (5.80)
Posted by Steve M on 2002-09-02, 14:31:24 (68.32.217.163)
Both of my CD players have analog volume control but I still prefer the Placette and SCE HRS to direct to amp connection. .......
38: RE: Weiss new products (5.80)
Posted by Sunya on 2008-02-28, 11:25:14 (86.120.170.131)
I thought about this also. It would have been nice for this DAC to have incorporated a stepped attenuator with Vishay S102 resistors a la Placette so you could skip the preamp, even if this would incr .......
39: RE: "only" is a strong word Todd... (5.75)
Posted by fmak on 2008-05-09, 11:32:43 (87.228.167.29)
If you get the Placette, ask for better sockets than standard, say Vampire OFC. It also needs to be supported properly. I use Kimber TCAG, Accuphase A50 .......
40: RE: "only" is a strong word Todd... (5.74)
Posted by fmak on 2008-05-09, 10:32:40 (87.228.167.29)
Placette Balanced. Also used Carver Lightstar Balanced and others. It is easy to make a very good one if you are not bothered by varaiable outputimpedance. .......
41: Pre ? (5.61)
Posted by ARL on 2002-05-10, 12:26:56 (24.112.145.202)
Hi Neil, Once you get some hours on the Bel Canto DAC-2, if you are curious about a passive pre, you are welcome to borrow my Placette anytime. And of course, I would love to hear the DAC-2 with the r .......
42: Re: Interesting. (5.57)
Posted by a dainty man on 2005-03-15, 14:13:42 (12.203.131.117)
I haven't heard the Bent. I have heard numerous resistor based passives including the Placette, Reference Line and a few others. I liked the combination of the Sonic Euphoria the best by quite a bit - .......
43: John Swenson - which voltage 4uF coupling caps? (5.47)
Posted by passion4audio on 2004-03-20, 09:59:40 (4.33.188.97)
I'm looking at 100v, 200v and 400v. Contacted Guy Hammel (Placette Audio) and was informed that 4uF was the "best match" for passive preamp. Which voltage would the 3950 like to see in this applicatio .......
44: another option (5.39)
Posted by Joe Murphy Jr on 2001-08-13, 21:10:57 (66.21.216.17)
Why not get what you think is the best DAC and pair it with a passive volume control? Provided your amps and speakers are sensitive enough and you're not driving excessively long cables, this may be t .......
45: Re: dCS Purcell/Delius direct to amp vs. through Placette preamp (5.30)
Posted by garth on 2001-05-25, 02:59:45 (152.163.194.209)
I definately prefer the Elgar/Purcell with a preamp in my case the Klyne 7LX. On the other hand the Elgar and Delius are better preamps than most $1-2K preamps. .......
46: Curious: Which SF Pre ? (5.15)
Posted by ARL on 2002-06-04, 22:11:43 (24.112.145.202)
Which SF pre did you have ? -> and SFL or Line series ? I have a Wadia DAC that I am experimenting ( again ) running direct to amps. I also have a Placette passive, and a Mark Levinson 380S active pre .......
47: RE: Digital volume control versa passive pre-amp (5.13)
Posted by fmak on 2008-04-19, 21:48:41 (87.228.167.29)
Buy a Placette Passive and you won't regret it. Spend more and get a balanced one made to order with best quality phonos and aes/ebu socketry. I used Vampires. Throw away the transformer supplied and .......
48: RE: (strong)REVIEW: Neko Audio D100 DAC Processors(/strong) (5.11)
Posted by fmak on 2010-01-01, 01:20:58 (87.228.210.244)
There is nothing wrong with a passive stage provided impedance matching is carefully made. With the right setup, passive is just 'neutral'. My setup uses balanced constant impedance (10k) Placette pas .......
49: Re: How to reduce output voltage of Arcam FMJ ? (5.02)
Posted by saywhat on 2003-01-02, 18:19:45 (68.5.26.118)
How much gain does the pre amp have? I am just wondering if there is mismatch. I am using a Placette passive with my CD23 and it drives a Bryston 4BSST and Dynaudio Confidence 5s no problem, with no l .......
50: Agreed ! (5.02)
Posted by ARL on 2004-06-15, 21:08:52 (24.112.111.162)
I too am vastly impressed with the CPD-10 and at how "inexpensive" it is. I have had many CDP's & DACs through my #1 & #2 systems, and the CDP-10 is an easy standout with exceptional transparency & li .......
51: Re: Cary 303/200 Info (4.98)
Posted by mbryan on 2006-10-31, 17:26:41 (216.75.143.162)
Interesting. My experience was different. One of the main reasons I bought a 303/200 was the internal volume control. However, after comparing that with my Placette passive linestage, I found the Cary .......
52: Re: What preamp are you using, if any? (4.83)
Posted by Bob Mc on 2006-03-04, 20:12:55 (70.226.147.125)
I'm using a Macintosh MC300 power amp and a Placette pre connected to the balanced jacks of the cdp. For the headphone amp I'm using a Headroom Cosmic amp connected right to the rca jacks of the cdp. .......
53: Re: dCS Purcell/Delius direct to amp vs. through Placette preamp (4.82)
Posted by HarryB on 2001-05-24, 23:54:08 (24.4.254.98)
What's the volume setting of your Elgar usually at for normal listening. I worry that attenuation of the volume with the digital volume control leads to loss of detail. I'm finding that if I run a ful .......
54: RE: passive pre (4.82)
Posted by cpcat on 2007-10-14, 06:18:58 (70.145.21.156)
I've noticed the same thing using a Lite DAC 68 (tube output) to my Placette balanced passive: thinning of the sound and noticeable loss of bass and dynamics. When I used a more robust source (Meridia .......
55: Re: Placette passive vs. active (4.82)
Posted by drhst20 on 2004-05-18, 12:55:21 (136.1.1.33)
Everything Guy says about the active is true, although I think he undersells it! The active throws a bigger sound stage, has better dynamics, has better base, and is (if you believe it or not) more tr .......
56: RE: Do we still need pre-amps? (4.71)
Posted by Theron D on 2012-06-25, 20:58:05 (98.218.222.27)
In my case No... Oppo BD83 going through a Placette Passive Pre amp into some Dynaudio BM5a powered monitors sounds great! No pre amp necessary. I also use it to attenuate my phono channel which is a .......
57: AUDIOMECA Mephisto II - Cable UPGRADE? (4.70)
Posted by FRO on 2002-11-05, 07:46:50 (172.146.56.79)
I am the proud owner of the MEPHISTO II CD Player. I love the sound going through my Audio Placette Passive Line Preamp. Also updated the power cord with an ElectraGlide FATMAN K. I can't help thinkin .......
58: RE: The passive isn't trivial! (4.67)
Posted by fmak on 2010-11-13, 16:11:37 (218.103.42.110)
There are passives and passives. Actives are even more varaiable when it comes to sound quality. Some Stereophile Class A preamps just sound Class C to me. A passive with a pot is just suspect as SQ d .......
59: DAC comments (4.65)
Posted by ARL on 2001-01-26, 21:39:38 (24.112.145.197)
Hi Harry, If you decide to sell some gear, I am most interested in your Placette for my second system. Please send me your email address so I can keep in contact. I can be reached at arlammer@sentex.n .......
60: RE:early results with Placette balanced passive (4.60)
Posted by cpcat on 2007-10-21, 14:54:40 (70.145.21.156)
Are favorable. Dynamics don't seem to suffer to me and the overall sound is just so much more relaxed and fatigue free. The "tube warmth" in the midrange seems to come through unfettered as well where .......
61: raysonic 128 just received and hooked up! (4.55)
Posted by red carerra on 2007-10-12, 10:59:22 (71.139.10.248)
UPS came early today and I just hooked up my "new" raysonic 128. Still "cold" but the first aspect I noted was greatly enhanced bass campared to my ACK! I will let it warm up all day. Couple of questi .......
62: Re: Sans, Passive or Active Preamp? (4.52)
Posted by Jim on 2001-07-31, 11:02:54 (24.216.67.84)
I think you have gotten good advice below. The only thing that I would add is that the decision (active vs passive) often comes down to a budget decision. I have concluded as well that a high quality .......
63: Re: GamuT CD1 and CD 1 R tests (4.51)
Posted by ultrakaz on 2003-05-13, 20:25:48 (67.192.163.128)
What a coincidence. I also have both the Gamut CD1 (I think original version) and the Ah Tjeob 4000 (Mullards and BB op amps). Both are excellent overall with each having their strong and weak points. .......
64: Re: Tact RCS into a high-end chain? Good idea? (4.48)
Posted by HarryB on 2002-06-02, 06:04:38 (68.33.111.41)
I struggled with the same issue.....and found that the TacT RCS led to the most dramatic improvement of any component i've ever added. My setup is as follows: Wadia WT-2000 transport (significantly up .......
65: Re: dCS Purcell/Delius direct to amp vs. through Placette preamp (4.46)
Posted by Kazu Kawasaki on 2001-05-26, 12:16:35 (209.153.2.75)
I have Delius/Purcell and tried direct connection to my Rowland Model 12s (with the Eidolons). I backed them to with Rowland Synergy preamp. That's my case. I would like to hear which filter and upamp .......
66: Re: not to persuade you from the linn ... but .. (4.40)
Posted by Steve M on 2002-09-14, 05:18:06 (68.32.217.163)
I have the Genki and used to go variable output to amp. One thing that helped was the SCE HRS. It beefs up the output to the amp with hexFET outputs and provides a benign input for the Genki with JFET .......
67: Adi....And Others Who Have The Audio Note Dac 1.x... (4.38)
Posted by Adhesiv on 2001-06-21, 14:21:47 (172.147.152.220)
i am looking to build a second system using a set of the ASL wave av-8 monoblocks and am thinking about getting the audio note dac kit 1.x. my question for adi or anyone else who knows is when will th .......
68: Re: GamuT CD1 and CD 1 R tests (4.38)
Posted by pianoman on 2003-04-30, 01:04:33 (12.80.24.24)
indeed finally received my new CD1 ,it does has a very detail &wide sound stage out of the box ;since it's new & need sometime to break in but how long ? perhaps Mr.Ole Lund Christensen can give some .......
69: RE: Digital volume control versa passive pre-amp (4.27)
Posted by SashaV on 2008-04-20, 16:01:40 (99.234.45.221)
Thanks Fred, I did some reading on Placette, it would appear passive is the way to go for transparency, but it still carries potential problems with it. I think I am going to stick with nothing betwee .......
70: Re: Best portable CD player? (4.26)
Posted by lorne@cbwd.com on 2001-08-02, 20:31:39 (24.101.12.168)
I have the (headroom recommended) Panasonic 580. It was so, so - bt then I added a Grado RA-1 portable amp. A huge improvement and easily worth the expense. Headroom will let you try it out for 30 day .......
71: I was initially quite disappointed (4.25)
Posted by Aria51 on 2004-12-27, 23:45:28 (4.65.224.131)
Because it added *a lot* of upper midrange/lower treble brightness. It's been three days now and much of the brightness has subsided (and it's not me just getting used to it because I *cannot* stand t .......
72: Five Bucks says its not the Cary........ (4.14)
Posted by johnnyr on 2006-03-05, 10:40:57 (68.45.59.144)
Greetings Your Cosmic headphone amp is probably a single chip affair. It probably is being over loaded by the CD-306/SACD. Since you are running them both at the same time this could be causing the d .......
73: Re: Conventional DAC vs 24/96 (4.13)
Posted by arl on 2001-02-19, 17:31:12 (64.7.142.70)
Hi Harry, I know you easily prefer to Monarchy to the Bel Canto DAC-1.1. However, does the 20-bit Monarchy deliver as much detail & resolution as the Bel Canto 24/96 ? FYI: I have tried my Sony 777 SA .......
74: Re: Have you try anything else other than the Big Ben so far? <nt> (4.09)
Posted by HarryB on 2004-01-27, 08:15:01 (199.34.2.4)
I've tried many jitter reduction devices including: 1. Monarchy DIP 2. Genesis Digital Lens 3. Altmann Jisco 4. dCS Purcell 5. Apogee Big Ben in various configurations, all have had a positive impact. .......
75: Re: very interesting... can you clarify some things about the Sowters? (4.02)
Posted by High-end Dreamer on 2001-09-26, 17:46:58 (172.156.177.99)
[disclaimer] I am a non-technical type who only knows enough to be able to ask stupid questions!! 1) You use the term "autotransformer" ...does this mean that the Sowters are same/similar to the "Zero .......
76: Re: Q for UK newbie on system possibilities... (4.01)
Posted by HarryB on 2001-06-28, 17:46:04 (199.34.2.251)
I agree with the concept that you should listen to a lot of different equipment...but if I was setting up a system on a budget, I would go for all used equipment....and these are the items I would try .......
77: Re: Electronic Isolation ... (3.99)
Posted by Steve M on 2002-06-25, 12:39:35 (199.46.199.230)
Currently trying the Stealth PLC and I think I will try only the CD version for my Genki. Current system has been tweeked within budget for cables and vibration. All components on granite slabs, homem .......
78: Re: dCS Purcell/Delius direct to amp vs. through Placette preamp (3.98)
Posted by suchtan on 2001-05-24, 23:40:44 (203.148.169.153)
I'm driving the Elgar/Purcell directly to 4 monoblocks of BAT VK-60. I don't feel the need of a pre-amp. Actually, I feel that the high price of Elgar is justified by the capability to drive the ampli .......
79: Smooth Source (and system) (long) (3.96)
Posted by Nate H on 2003-10-01, 07:55:32 (66.169.152.118)
Long time reader, first time poster. Usually, I try to do most of my research by reading others' posts rather than post my own but I have a bit of a quandry now and would like to get other's opinions/ .......
80: Arcam Alpha 8 CDP...mods? (3.93)
Posted by Impoverished Audiophile on 2006-11-03, 11:15:33 (24.224.172.58)
The upgrade bug has bitten! Anyone know of mods to an Arcam Alpha 8 CDP? AND/OR....should I replace my Audio Innovations tubed linestage with a Placette "Remote Volume Control" ( stepped attenuator us .......
81: Re: Your best option.... (3.93)
Posted by NEAR SOTA on 2003-05-05, 21:53:14 (172.146.255.199)
"B&K's usually have a high enough input impedance to be a good match with a passive." You are correct!I am using a modified ST-202 with an FT Audio LW-1 Passive and the combo is excellent. I will be .......
82: TacT RCS 2.0 is INCREDIBLE!!! (3.91)
Posted by HarryB on 2001-01-26, 21:12:56 (24.4.252.18)
The TacT RCS 2.0 is absolutely astounding. It has led to the most dramatic improvement in my system that I could have ever hoped for. I'm in listening heaven!!! I ordered the DAC module so that I coul .......
83: Wadia 861 w/ GNSC Statement Mod....WOW!!!! (3.91)
Posted by drhst20 on 2004-05-18, 12:34:45 (136.1.1.33)
Although many of you are familiar with the work of GNSC on Wadia products, I would like to add my own experience with a Statement modified 861. I have owned / borrowed a variety of pre-amps / digital .......
84: Wadia 27ix Volume Observations ( long ) (3.90)
Posted by ARL on 2002-05-28, 20:31:59 (24.112.145.202)
I used to run my 27ix direct to amps for a long , but the top end was always lacking ( dull ). I had the internal switches set to give me desirable volume in relation to the sensitivity of the rest of .......
85: Sold Wadia 27ix -> What Next ? (3.90)
Posted by ARL on 2003-05-17, 12:10:09 (216.191.94.194)
After 2.5 years of faithful service, I recently sold my beloved Wadia 27ix for the sake of trying something new. I was using my 27ix with an Altis CDT-3 transport & DCS Purcell Upsampler. The Purcell .......
86: Re: dCS Purcell/Delius direct to amp vs. through Placette preamp (3.89)
Posted by suchtan on 2001-05-25, 19:32:52 (203.148.168.59)
The volume settings of my Elgar are between -6 to -15 db depending on the recorded level of various CDs. I also set the output level at 6V as 2V was too low for direct drive. I don't notice loss of de .......
87: Re: how to banish digital glare?? (3.88)
Posted by audioNeil on 2002-06-03, 12:32:23 (192.190.75.6)
Well, I had the same problem ... but with almost all content. It turned out it WAS my system, and it's been since fixed. But, there are some CDs that are just unrecoverable. I recently bought an XRCD .......
88: Re: Adi....And Others Who Have The Audio Note Dac 1.x... (3.86)
Posted by Adi on 2001-06-22, 13:18:17 (216.181.107.108)
>>when will the 1.2 version be coming In about 3 weeks according to AudioNote, Canada. >>how much is it going to cost $1099 (US) for the kit. >>do you know if the 1.1 would be upgradeable to 1.2 stand .......
89: Re: Any opinions on the Cary 308 variable output. (3.83)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2003-03-09, 01:45:12 (12.253.200.214)
When I had the Cary 308T here, I used the variable out to directly drive my CJ Premier 11a tube amp. The sound was excellent but as Jakkar already mentioned, the volume steps can be a bit large. What .......
90: Re: Further thoughts on Cary 306/200 (3.75)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2002-11-16, 13:24:48 (12.253.68.93)
The Cary 306/200 remote does shine a narrow beam that requires you to point it directly at the CDP. I use a Philips Pronto programmable learning remote and it works much better. My heavy polished alum .......
91: Rarely ever a problem for most preamps..... (3.72)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2004-04-21, 22:52:49 (67.165.226.114)
Since I've owned my Cary 306/200 (3 V out RCA, 6 V out XLR), I've had nearly a dozen preamps in and out of my system and they all worked just fine except one. And that one was corrected by the preamp .......
92: Re: Audio Aero Capitole mk.II (3.70)
Posted by jughead on 2002-12-11, 18:15:03 (209.88.133.106)
I own this player & love it. But.. it does lack bass compared to some other units when run direct. My Meridian 508.24 has better bass. This comparison was done going direct into my amp via the Audio A .......
93: What if you don't have a crappy room ? (3.67)
Posted by ARL on 2002-08-04, 15:40:47 (24.112.145.202)
I had the TacT RCS 2.0 which I bought ( used ) to try as a digital pre-amp. I owned & utilized it for about 3-4 months, and learned a a great deal about my room, speaker placement, and other setup/com .......
94: Re: Accuphase Digital Volume - reduces resolution and dynamic range?! (3.67)
Posted by David Spear on 2002-07-16, 22:30:10 (202.232.123.72)
I think you make some good points, Rodney. The only thing I would worry about is if the input sensitivity of the amp is extremely high. If so, you might find that you are getting 110 dB with the Accup .......
95: I Owned Both 27ix & 380S (3.67)
Posted by ARL on 2003-07-29, 08:30:47 (24.112.111.162)
Wadia can fax you the dip-switch chart. I have the chart here but no scanner, or I would be happy to email it to you. I owned a 27ix for about 2.5 years and also an ML380S for a year. I easily preferr .......
96: Re: "A fairly hi-res system"!!!! Have you posted ... (3.64)
Posted by Gerald on 2000-10-07, 20:40:58 (165.21.83.156)
I agree with you on your assessment of SACDs in relation to vinyl. I've been using the SA 1 for a few weeks now and it is the best CD player I've ever heard. But then I have not heard the Linn. I won' .......
97: Re: Cary 303/200 Info (3.63)
Posted by kantstop on 2006-11-01, 06:26:42 (199.244.214.30)
I'm interested in the passive thing, but have made a lot of changes in the system in the last year, so I'll have to hold off on trying that. From what I've read, a great passive pre is a wonderful thi .......
98: Wadia 27ix & ML 380S Owner (3.53)
Posted by ARL on 2002-07-29, 07:50:56 (24.112.145.202)
... I own both of these fine pieces of gear. However, my 27ix sounds much better direct to my amps, versus going through the 380S. Take the previous poster's advice and take the cover off your Wadia g .......
99: Probably the last thing I would change is the speakers.... (3.51)
Posted by Chuck Y on 2005-02-04, 12:13:32 (209.165.41.234)
I think your Adcom pre-amp is a major contributor to the brightness in your system and was previously masked or just gone unnoticed. Your instinct to replace it was right, IMHO. It's just that the ARC .......
100: Re: Stereophile Review of Cary 303/200 - Compare to 306/200 (3.42)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2004-04-19, 22:58:33 (67.165.226.114)
Cary players are not harsh nor are they lean in the mid-bass. I haven't read the review so I'm not sure in what context the reviewer was writing. It would also be interesting to note his associated eq .......
101: Re: 27ix -> How Do You Like It ? (3.36)
Posted by mejames on 2003-05-25, 17:08:19 (4.41.185.52)
"ARL" where should I start. Had a Wadia 27 two times previous I was buying the SACD hype so traded my 27 for a moderately modified Richard Kern Sony SCD 1 player and balanced placette passive the SACD .......
102: Emm labs transport, DCC2 vs. Audio Aero Capitale MK II vs. Wadia 861 vs. Simaudio Eclipse (3.28)
Posted by Thom Y on 2004-07-01, 15:59:49 (142.177.139.170)
for primarily alternative rock, alt-country, rock ... not heavy metal groups e.g. Radiohead, Ryan Adams, Muse, Wilco, Beck, White Stripes, Strokes, U2, Aimee Mann, PJ Harvey, Lucinda Williams, REM, Ai .......
103: Got my Toshiba 3950 yesterday. Here's my opinion >> (3.13)
Posted by passion4audio on 2004-03-17, 19:59:45 (4.33.189.130)
Here's my opinion so far. An audiophile buddy and I compared it to my NAD 541i (with IEC mod). Right out of the box, it gave the NAD a run for its money (amazing considering its $40 price... $60 at Be .......
104: Re: Best interconnect between Cary 306/200 & BAT VK5i?? (3.01)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2003-01-01, 23:46:20 (12.253.200.214)
Interesting since I would think that the BAT preamp might be slightly on the "dark" side and could benefit from a slightly "bright" cable or one with good extended treble. I found my BAT VK30se to be .......
105: Audiomeca or Audio Aero - Help with Decision (2.91)
Posted by drhst20 on 2004-02-19, 07:40:59 (136.1.1.154)
I currently run what I consider to be a very reveling/transparent/dynamic pre-amp (placette active balanced w/ stock cord) / amp (Spectron Musician II w/ Elrod Statement cord)combination. My interconn .......
106: Re: piggy-DAC (2.74)
Posted by HarryB on 2001-06-29, 08:28:24 (199.34.2.251)
Yes...I compared them extensively, because when I originally ordered the DAC...it arrived without the Piggyback. I thought I was supposed to receive the Piggyback. I had the non-piggyback 22C in my sy .......
107: Re: Emm labs transport, DCC2 vs. Audio Aero Capitale MK II vs. Wadia 861 vs. Simaudio Eclipse (2.64)
Posted by Carlos on 2004-07-02, 23:27:04 (200.141.89.163)
Greetings From your post: "I know the Simaudio Eclipse doesn't have a built-in "preamp" or volume control but I would perhaps use the Placette RVC with it. I want a fairly natural, musical sounding pl .......
108: Audio Aero with vs. without David Elrod Cable (2.63)
Posted by jughead on 2002-12-25, 05:13:05 (209.88.128.162)
Just some crazy mussings of mine. I loved my David Elrod cables write off the bat. Now it has been a good 3 months & I decided to compare them after being broken in. I have a top notch analogue setup .......
109: I"ll try. (2.29)
Posted by steve jones on 2001-09-26, 19:05:11 (4.54.78.73)
"1) You use the term "autotransformer" ...does this mean that the Sowters are same/similar to the "Zero" autoformers that some of the Atma-Sphere fans are using?" No they aren't the same. An autotrans .......
110: REVIEW: Bel Canto Design DAC2 DAC Processors (2.25)
Posted by audioNeil on 2002-06-14, 12:59:04 (192.190.75.6)
Model: DAC2
Category: DAC Processors
Suggested Retail Price: $1395
Description: Upsampling 24/192 DAC2 Manufacturer URL: Bel Canto Design Model Picture: View
Review by audioNeil .......
111: REVIEW: Neko Audio D 100 MkII DAC Processors (2.05)
Posted by Awe-d-o-file on 2010-02-17, 11:41:41 (24.125.135.203)
Model: D 100 MkII Category: DAC Processors Suggested Retail Price: $1395.00 Description: Upsampling DAC w/ coaxial and optical inputs Manufacturer URL: Neko Audio Model Picture: View R .......
112: REVIEW: GaMuT Audio CD 1 CD Player/Recorder (1.68)
Posted by pianoman on 2003-05-29, 13:33:28 (12.80.25.121)
Model: CD 1 Category: CD Player/Recorder Suggested Retail Price: $3995. (CDN) Description: Crystal CS 4390 DA converter - 128 times oversampling (5,644,800 Hz). Manufacturer URL: GaMuT .......
Found 1 records in DVD-Audiobahn.
1: Re: How can I control the volume on my Toshiba 3950 (5.56)
Posted by Dave Kingsland on 2004-09-03, 16:05:55 (198.112.236.6)
Depends on what you mean by cheap. For around $300 you can get a Creek OBH-12, which is a very basic passive pre-amp with 2 source inputs, tape output, volume control, and remote. Moving up the chain .......
Found 200 records in Hi-Rez Highway.
1: Re: Placette (10.79)
Posted by Anton on 2006-08-01, 15:28:32 (64.185.195.46)
Thanks for your advice. See my response to Christine in the post down below. I plan to go with the conrad-johnson MET1, but I am willing to consider adding the Placette as well. Yes you are right: wit .......
2: Re: more please (10.79)
Posted by FRO on 2004-01-04, 06:58:55 (172.155.206.207)
Joe- Guy took my Placette and modified it. The 3rd input(Tuner)is now the by-pass for my A/V preamp(A/V main outputs to 3rd input of Placette). Now I can listen to CD/Sacd audio direct to my Placette. .......
3: Re: Anyone using Placette passive preamp with SACD player? (10.52)
Posted by Jim on 2001-07-21, 13:07:01 (24.216.66.31)
In my opinion, you are on the right track. I use the Placette with a Sony 777, silver IC's, Bel Canto digital amp, silver cables, Maggies. I am kind of a detail freak as long as the sound also remains .......
4: Placette Passive Line Stage (10.43)
Posted by Robert C. Lang on 2008-10-23, 12:34:37 (75.18.231.183)
The Placette is a passive line stage (not a pre amp) configured from 6 mono modules put together to support multi-channel. It serves only two purposes (that I know of) for all sources (including vinyl .......
5: Re: get the placette (10.28)
Posted by fido on 2001-09-26, 14:40:06 (24.8.102.39)
Get the Placette volume control. You will not be sorry. .......
6: Re: SACD-player with volumecontrol (10.12)
Posted by Robert C. Lang on 2001-09-26, 09:15:54 (206.170.33.24)
I and several others in the group are using the Placette Passive Line Stage with great success. Do a search under "passive pre amp" and "Placette" and you should find numerous comments. I believe tha .......
7: Re: Anyone using Placette passive preamp with SACD player? (9.77)
Posted by Dave P on 2001-07-21, 11:52:02 (64.229.36.197)
I'm using the Placette remote volume control with a 9000ES and Conrad Johnson MF2200 amp and am very happy with the unit. I can hear details in both CDs and SACDs which were obscured by other preamps .......
8: Re: get the placette (9.66)
Posted by saywhat on 2001-09-26, 20:36:20 (206.194.127.5)
Happy to see these posts. I ordered a Placette volume control, should get it in a couple of weeks. Looking forward to see how my Marantz SA-14 sounds through it. .......
9: RE: Too new to rate (9.53)
Posted by mikel on 2007-05-31, 06:16:20 (24.18.195.178)
you have a right to your opinion. i am and continue to be a big Placette fan. i even spoke to Guy about a month ago regarding having him build me a multi-channel pre like yours. i have likely been res .......
10: Re: Placette (9.49)
Posted by fmak on 2006-08-02, 07:17:34 (88.108.85.166)
The Placette is in a different class (higher) of its own. It is constant impedance at 10k. Provided you use low Capcitance cables and don't use more than say 2m then there is no problem. .......
11: None - Using Placette passive attenuator. (9.38)
Posted by saywhat on 2002-01-13, 19:18:56 (198.81.17.166)
Previously had Bryston BP-25 which was excellent. But, the Placette lifted a veil. Increased clarity and detail with NO loss of dynamic contrast. .......
12: Only 650 SACDs, but more importantly (9.31)
Posted by audiozorro on 2008-10-23, 10:43:49 (204.238.227.14)
How does your Placette Audio Multi-Channel Passive Line stage handle SACD? Is it just a pass-thru for the processing your SACD player? I assume your subs (or bass modules as you call them) are not dir .......
13: Re: get the placette (9.31)
Posted by Jim on 2001-09-26, 17:27:58 (24.241.101.36)
I agree. If you are going to get into SACD, it makes sense to keep the chain as clean and transparent as possible. Don't try to cut corners at the preamp/volumn control stage. It is tough to beat a Pl .......
14: robert lang placette passive -matching to cary 805b (9.24)
Posted by Clyde on 2004-01-05, 07:40:13 (66.255.174.114)
robert lang has posted several lengthy reviews of placette passive pre in comparison to other preamps he tested--stressing need to find pre that is well matched to the amp--has anyone heard any of the .......
15: Placette Audio Multi-Channel Passive Line Stage (9.23)
Posted by Robert C. Lang on 2005-01-30, 16:34:32 (64.175.232.81)
I'm building a multi-channel system and recently installed a 6 Channel Passive Line Stage from Placette Audio. It's about identical to the Placette Audio 2 Channel Passive Line Stage that I had been u .......
16: Re: Active or Passive Preamp with Sacd's Opinions needed! (9.12)
Posted by lornecherry on 2001-09-28, 21:22:35 (24.101.93.16)
I have the Placette Active line stage SCD-1/combo. Superb dynamics without being harsh or forward and slightly better than the Placette Passive I tried (don't ask me why). I also A/B against the highl .......
17: EMM Labs Switchman II & Placette (9.12)
Posted by bmoura on 2001-07-25, 00:14:01 (205.178.72.218)
I talked to Placette about that months ago. He said he wasn't planning such a unit due to the high cost and his belief that no one would buy such a Multichannel Placette Preamp. Oh well. A better bet .......
18: Re: Placette (9.12)
Posted by Steve Siener on 2006-08-01, 16:10:39 (216.31.219.19)
Robert, Passive line stages are typically sensitive to cabling between the line stage and the amp. Is the Placette picky in this regard and, if so, what is your solution? .......
19: Melos 333 Line Stage but a question for all you Placette guys/gals... (9.03)
Posted by theob on 2002-01-14, 17:58:44 (209.14.91.132)
I was really surprised to see how many of you were using the Placette. Especially some with Primo systems (Mikel, Robert Lang and others). That's enough to pique my interest. This has to be a fantasti .......
20: Anyone using Placette passive preamp with SACD player? (8.95)
Posted by saywhat on 2001-07-21, 01:19:42 (198.81.16.162)
What results? I am using a Bryston BP25 right now. Just wondering if Placette passive would allow more of SACD bandwidth to come through as claimed. www.placetteaudio.com .......
21: Re: Compatibility will depend in part... (8.90)
Posted by waynes on 2002-01-26, 08:48:07 (152.163.197.56)
Thanks Gbinder and Jim. Sounds like either the Adcom or the Placette is worth checking out (and I believe that there's a 30-day return policy on the Placette, so there's no risk). Thanks to both of yo .......
22: Placette Audio 3 Input Passive Preamplifier (SS) (8.88)
Posted by saywhat on 2001-10-19, 10:08:24 (12.33.164.14)
Great review Robert. I have had my single input/output Placette Passive for three weeks now and my impressions so far are very positive both on SACD and redbook. Compared to my Bryston BP25 preamp, th .......
23: RE: different results (8.83)
Posted by Robert C. Lang on 2009-12-09, 22:33:13 (76.254.57.36)
***Even 128 steps may not be enough at some point where the gain steps change from fine to coarser.*** I'll have to listen for that. ***The Placette does not have a polarity switch*** My Placette was .......
24: Re: XA-777ES : Yes. Raving. heh (8.50)
Posted by lornecherry on 2001-11-25, 18:39:26 (24.101.93.16)
Michelle: ... your impressions of the XA777's headphone jack is interesting. I find it to be one of the better headphone jacks available, as it still triple-filters on Redbook before outputting to the .......
25: Re: SCD-1 + Passive Preamp = Wow!! (8.50)
Posted by FRO on 2004-01-03, 11:14:05 (172.159.211.177)
I get the same great results using a Placette Audio passive to my Pass Labs X350. The Placette also has the optional pass-through for my A/V processor. Best of both audio and video with minimal bucks! .......
26: Re: Consider Placette Passive or Active (8.45)
Posted by Robert C. Lang on 2001-09-28, 11:17:56 (198.81.16.52)
One other thing. The Sony remote that comes with the Placette serves to switch the inputs and adjust the volume, but also controls all the key features of your Sony SACD player. A serendipitous and us .......
27: Consider Placette Passive or Active (8.41)
Posted by Robert C. Lang on 2001-09-28, 09:08:17 (206.170.3.111)
I and several others in the group are using the Placette Passive Line Stage with great success. In fact, over the past 6 months it may have become the most frequently mentioned pre amp, active or pas .......
28: Multi-Channel Placette Pre-amps (8.37)
Posted by Robert C. Lang on 2004-08-12, 12:41:55 (64.175.232.203)
I know that many of you have employed Placette preamps, passive and active, in your SACD systems. I understand that Guy Hammel, the designer, is now selling multi-channel versions. Based on the design .......
29: According to Placette's web site... (8.37)
Posted by Dr. Audio on 2001-10-19, 07:19:45 (207.18.199.140)
I post the following because I've had the Placette passive in my system for about 3 weeks now and am enjoying the hell out it. So far I've had none of the problems you mention in your post, Bruce (alt .......
30: Keep us posted on how it sounds once you assemble your components (8.27)
Posted by Pacman on 2002-02-25, 20:16:46 (206.180.129.211)
Good luck on moving to MCH. Be sure to keep us posted on how your system sounds once you add the components. Keep in mind I am not advocating that you replace the Placette. Use the Placette for two-ch .......
31: RE: Too new to rate (8.26)
Posted by Robert C. Lang on 2007-05-31, 10:16:53 (75.42.138.209)
****…..i owned the Placette RVC for 4 years***** Yes, I do recall that you were very high on the Placette and at the time it bettered any other active pre you had tried including EMM labs. But you may .......
32: RE: different results (7.92)
Posted by fmak on 2009-12-09, 22:00:29 (87.228.210.244)
I agree; I have several. The Placette balanced with constant impedance has no equal in terms of colouration. My only 2 'gripes' are: Even 128 steps may not be enough at some point where the gain steps .......
33: Re: SCD-1 + Passive Preamp = Wow!! (7.80)
Posted by Robert C. Lang on 2004-01-03, 23:51:35 (66.126.225.250)
I absolutely agree. I discovered the SCD-1/passive combo (Placette Passive Line Stage) more than 4 years ago when I bought my SCD-1. In fact, in my Inmate System description I actually give more credi .......
34: Re: Anyone using Placette passive preamp with SACD player? (7.80)
Posted by DkB on 2001-07-22, 12:31:25 (155.69.5.13)
Hi! I hear the SA14 balanced output requires the passing of the signal through a op amp stage to generate the opposite phase, so it may not sound as good as single ended. Yes the additional voltage is .......
35: Placette Passive Line Stage-See Review <nt> (7.75)
Posted by Robert C. Lang on 2002-01-13, 21:15:52 (66.122.54.193)
Placette Passive Line Stage-See Review Robert C. Lang .......
36: A question on polarity. (7.75)
Posted by John K on 2001-07-21, 14:36:53 (216.163.123.15)
For me, polarity reversal on Sony SACD disks is very distracting. I am currently reversing speaker leads to correct polarity. If I understand correctly, the Bryston BP-25 has a remote polarity switch. .......
37: A unique virtue of the Placette Audio Multi-Channel Line Stage is... (7.73)
Posted by Robert C. Lang on 2006-12-18, 13:48:16 (75.44.19.153)
that you can have the Placette Audio Multi-Channel Line Stage configured exactly like you want it. It is custom built. I think I have mine configured for 3 stereo inputs and 2 full complement of input .......
38: Re: Anyone using Placette passive preamp with SACD player? (7.70)
Posted by saywhat on 2001-07-22, 13:32:58 (198.81.16.181)
DkB, I have heard the same thing about the balanced out on the SA-14. In fact there was post here about a month back from someone who had the schematics that stated the same. If true, that contradicts .......
39: Re: SACD & passive attenuators (7.66)
Posted by BOB TRACK on 2001-02-01, 09:56:40 (198.93.65.66)
The cables I use are called Purenote you can see my earlier posts on that subject also I believe the Placette passive is the best passive out there. On large scale orchestral music which I listen alot .......
40: Placette Prototypes (7.63)
Posted by Robert C. Lang on 2002-12-20, 08:59:53 (66.122.53.91)
A short two years ago I would have never thought I would be doing it, but I am currently developing plans to build a SACD multi-channel system. (For me this is a *major* venture which I am undertaking .......
41: Placette (revised post) (7.56)
Posted by Robert C. Lang on 2006-02-12, 22:31:03 (71.131.242.111)
Let me begin by saying that in I my system I hold the line stage to be the single most important electronic component with respect to the ultimate sound of the system. I hold it more important than my .......
42: Re: Anyone using Placette passive preamp with SACD player? (7.40)
Posted by Robert C. Lang on 2001-07-22, 02:39:06 (206.170.3.164)
I have no experience in audio with a balanced set up. (My video studio is fully balanced due the extremely long cumulative runs of audio cable which make balanced operation a necessity in my system). .......
43: Re: Wadia vs SACD (7.35)
Posted by Robert C. Lang on 2001-03-01, 22:30:33 (207.214.217.41)
Right on target regarding the Placette. I use the Placette Passive Line Stage in my system and as much as SACD and the SCD-1 has immensely increased my listening enjoyment over the last 16 months I h .......
44: Re: Anyone using Placette passive preamp with SACD player? (7.26)
Posted by saywhat on 2001-07-21, 15:24:01 (198.81.17.169)
Well, I am using Dynaudio Confidence 5s with esotar tweeter, DH Labs Air Matrix interconnects, Bryston 4BST amp and Marantz SA-14. I would like to use the XLRs even though the SA-14 is not a truly bal .......
45: xa777es (7.24)
Posted by waynes on 2002-01-25, 22:41:20 (152.163.195.206)
Any thoughts on how the Sony xa777es would do with a passive preamp like the Placette? I've got a h/t set-up that is definitely weighted, in terms of quality, toward the video. I want to improve the .......
46: Placette Audio Multi-Channel Passive Line Stage (6.98)
Posted by Robert C. Lang on 2006-11-07, 23:17:14 (75.44.19.134)
The Placette Audio Multi-Channel Passive Line Stage is probably rare in that it is passive. It's basically 6 mono passive line stages in a single enclosure with a 128 step remote volume control. There .......
47: Re: Placette (6.83)
Posted by Robert C. Lang on 2006-08-01, 16:53:30 (71.131.207.17)
See my user comments at link below. These comments are 6 years old but are still relevant and I address the cable length issue. In short, cable length is not the germane issue, its the capacitance of .......
48: Re: Can you do without a remote control on your preamp?-Placette (6.77)
Posted by Robert C. Lang on 2001-11-09, 09:15:35 (66.122.52.69)
The short answer is certainly yes, you can do without a remote control for your pre, but in the past nearly two years now I have made an almost 180 reversal on my thoughts about remotes. I still have .......
49: Placette Audio 3 Input Passive Preamplifier (SS) (6.74)
Posted by gages on 2001-10-20, 16:30:18 (24.184.231.142)
Robert, Great review! In a related situation, I am having a custom preamp built for me by Randy White of Llano Design. We were having great difficulty sourcing a high quality motorized volume pot (see .......
50: EMM Labs (6.74)
Posted by Robert C. Lang on 2005-05-28, 15:57:39 (64.175.232.62)
During that thread I made the observation (not an attempt to invalidate your findings) on the use of the Transparent cable with the Placette passive line stage because of a past experience I had with .......
51: Placette Audio (6.66)
Posted by Robert C. Lang on 2005-02-06, 22:18:21 (64.175.232.81)
Whoa! You just made my evening. No need to sale me on the virtues Placette. I have been using one for the last several years. It is simply the best line stage I’ve heard. Indeed, I recently took deliv .......
52: Re: Anyone using Placette passive preamp with SACD player? (6.62)
Posted by Gerald on 2001-07-22, 10:12:42 (165.21.83.216)
I'm using a balanced passive Placette (for which I traded in my single ended unit) fed from a SA-1 and Nordost SPM XLRs, out via Siltechs to a Krell 300A and Apogee Divas. I had my single ended unit f .......
53: Re: robert lang placette passive -matching to cary 805b (6.61)
Posted by Robert C. Lang on 2004-01-05, 09:27:08 (66.126.225.250)
Thank you for the acknowledgement. But I would like to make it very clear that I am just an audiophile like many other Inmates here. I have no background qualifications or apptitude, for that matter, .......
54: Re: Harsh on both SACD and redbook?..... (6.55)
Posted by saywhat on 2001-10-12, 15:27:17 (12.33.164.14)
Well, I just got a placette passive 2 weeks ago, very revealing, I'm not knocking my Bryston BP25, but the placette definitely has more clarity and detail with no loss of dynamic contrast. I think it .......
55: Re: SACD & passive attenuators (6.55)
Posted by Robert C. Lang on 2001-02-01, 01:50:03 (206.170.33.17)
I am using the the Placette Passive Line stage with my SCD-1. I have previously said on this list and other lists that as much as I love my SCD-1 and SACD (and believe mre I do) that the Placette has .......
56: Absolutely (6.54)
Posted by Robert C. Lang on 2009-11-09, 14:50:25 (99.23.191.137)
***be prepared to route it through your Placette attenuators for volume control.*** That would be the only way I would do it. Sorry that I confused the issue a bit. I had a concern when about a week a .......
57: using with Placette passive preamp... (6.53)
Posted by SimonTJU on 2001-01-31, 17:26:24 (152.163.207.208)
. .......
58: Placette passive (nt) (6.44)
Posted by PUGSTUB on 2002-01-13, 22:03:30 (205.188.196.21)
.......
59: Re: Placette Audio 3 Input Passive Preamplifier (SS) (6.44)
Posted by Robert C. Lang on 2001-10-19, 18:23:40 (66.122.54.238)
>>>>> Absolutely!!! Passive pre-amps are extremely system dependent. But during my two year search for a pre amp I learned, to my great surprise, that all pre amps, active and passive have a tremendo .......
60: Placette RVC and Jena Labs passive switchbox n/t (6.44)
Posted by mikel on 2002-01-13, 21:10:50 (207.202.218.64)
. .......
61: Re: What preamp are you using with Sacd's? Survey! (6.24)
Posted by mejames on 2002-01-13, 22:50:40 (63.28.216.20)
placette passive balanced remote control .......
62: Re: What preamp are you using with Sacd's? Survey! (6.12)
Posted by mejames on 2002-01-13, 23:14:18 (63.28.216.20)
none placette passive balanced remote control .......
63: Placette passive remote volume control <nt> (6.12)
Posted by Dave P on 2002-01-14, 05:29:05 (142.205.241.130)
. .......
64: Too new to rate (6.12)
Posted by Robert C. Lang on 2007-05-31, 01:29:59 (75.42.138.209)
1) Not at all to knock the EMM Labs Switchman but I like my custom built Placette Audio multi-channel pre far better for transparency *and* dynamics, but especially transparency. It's simply more pure .......
65: How do you like Pre6 with Maggie 3.6/R ? What player makes them sing? (6.11)
Posted by audioNeil on 2006-02-12, 18:56:51 (192.190.75.16)
Hi, I just looked at your system -- it's similar to mine. I also have a Bel Canto Pre6, and Maggie 3.6/Rs. One of the biggest problems I had was finding the right amp. I have a Linar 250i (newer Mosfe .......
66: Compatibility will depend in part... (6.10)
Posted by Jim Treanor on 2002-01-25, 23:36:53 (216.239.174.249)
on the input sensitivity of your monoblocks and the sensitivity of your speakers. I tried the Placette passive between my SCD-777ES (rated 2V output) and a Conrad-Johnson MF2500 amp (rated 1.8V input .......
67: Re: Switchman II vs Sony TA-P9000ES vs Accuphase? for Sony XA777ES (5.98)
Posted by lornecherry on 2001-09-26, 13:20:06 (24.101.93.16)
I too talked to EMM labs today (not the easist perople to get a hold of - no web site). What I'm wondering is just how much better the witchman is than Sony's upcoming passive 6 channel preamp, the TA .......
68: Re: Placette Volume Controller (5.93)
Posted by Jack B on 2002-01-13, 18:31:32 (205.241.160.115)
with my heavily Kern modified SCD333ES. Jack .......
69: Re: SCD-1: Which passive pre is compatible? (5.87)
Posted by saywhat on 2003-11-09, 22:30:10 (68.234.239.28)
You may also want to consider the Placette passive. .......
70: Re: Multi-Channel Placette Pre-amps (5.87)
Posted by Jaybo on 2004-08-15, 19:17:45 (24.205.76.156)
Any idea whether it offers switching among multiple multichannel analog inputs? .......
71: Re: Absolute Polarity-Phase Redux (5.78)
Posted by Robert C. Lang on 2001-07-04, 15:50:00 (206.170.3.38)
Agreed. The designer of my pre, the Placette Passive Line Stage, offered to install a remote controlled polarity invert switch in my unit. But in anticipation of doing this for me he tested the idea a .......
72: Re: Multichannel Passive Preamp? (5.76)
Posted by AgTone on 2001-07-24, 23:35:10 (148.186.1.124)
Thanks Robert for the info but, I believe it would be quite an expensive endeavor for Placette to undertake that project. More than what i could aford, I'll call him anyway just for kicks. DaniYL ::: .......
73: more please (5.72)
Posted by Joe Murphy Jr on 2004-01-03, 16:31:02 (68.158.137.196)
The Placette also has the optional pass-through for my A/V processor. I asked Guy about this many months ago and he never replied. Maybe you could provide some info for me. .......
74: Yes, preamp is a misnomer, it should be called passive ..... (5.72)
Posted by pann on 2001-10-21, 21:22:23 (65.90.104.8)
attenuator. I understand that the L-pad configuration is widely used in speaker level controls. Since it take two per channel, for a multi-channel attenuator system, you need 12 of them plus the expen .......
75: So is mine... (5.71)
Posted by Adhesiv on 2001-04-21, 20:20:03 (66.27.125.117)
hey robert, i have the placette passive linestage as well. please let me know how much this is going to cost you and how it works when you get it done. also, did you ask guy if the switch would create .......
76: Re: Anyone using Placette passive preamp with SACD player? (5.67)
Posted by saywhat on 2001-07-21, 15:40:34 (198.81.17.169)
Well, I am using DH Labs Air Matrix balanced interconnects, 1m length. Do you think .5m would make a difference? Thanks .......
77: RE: Marantz SA-7S1 vs. McIntosh MCD-500 (5.67)
Posted by inburrito on 2011-01-07, 13:39:38 (68.79.229.2)
A simple Placette RVC (or maybe Lightspeed) would likely outperform the Mc internal VC anyway. .......
78: some pre-amp ideas (5.67)
Posted by Replevin on 2002-01-24, 08:04:10 (206.114.246.24)
How about the following 'bargain' pre-amps. Then you have more $$ to spend on speakers and an amp. Pre-amp Sony TA-P9000ES $500 This is a 6 channel analog pre-amp that I believe was on the Stereophil .......
79: Re: According to Placette's web site... (5.65)
Posted by Peter on 2001-10-21, 02:48:00 (193.150.213.230)
It´s possible to desgin a network of resistors, so that a stepped attenuator has constant input impedance, my LCaudio is designed that way. /Peter .......
80: Re: What preamp are you using with Sacd's? Survey! (5.63)
Posted by Bob Track on 2002-01-13, 18:22:33 (67.82.97.149)
A heavily modified Klimo Merlin or a Placette passive pre both work great with SACD .......
81: RE: SACDS now sound much better! (5.63)
Posted by fmak on 2008-12-10, 21:45:55 (213.7.110.120)
SCD777ES and others - dCS972 - sdif2 - dCS 954 - Placette balanced - Accuphase A50 - Sonus Fabfer; same as PCM path .......
82: My setup with Placette passive (5.62)
Posted by Bob Track on 2001-10-19, 07:16:41 (198.93.65.66)
I guess this is directed to Mr. Lang (great review by the way) I too have a the same Placette pre and I'm very happy, but with a few differences first and I think foremost speaker sensitivity has a bi .......
83: RE: Placette Passive Line Stage (5.55)
Posted by audiozorro on 2008-10-23, 14:20:03 (204.238.227.14)
Please forgive my additional questions but I am somewhat intrigued with your hi rez playback system. I am familiar with the typical universal players like the Oppo 970 HD and typical multi-channel pro .......
84: Re: scd-1 and passive preamp--$500 or less (5.51)
Posted by vinyl_mike on 2004-01-04, 15:27:59 (68.82.146.23)
SCD-1 + Kern Mod + Placette Passive = Spectacular sound .......
85: Re: Comparison with Linn CD-12 (5.50)
Posted by fmak on 2003-09-03, 00:12:07 (195.92.67.70)
It may also be due to your preamp which to me is a major problem source. For this reason, I only use passives in balanced and unbalanced modes. Try the Audio Synthesis. The Placette would be ideal but .......
86: Re: Single Ended vs. Balanced (was Placette passive preamp with SACD) (5.42)
Posted by Robert C. Lang on 2001-07-22, 23:28:58 (206.170.3.201)
Didn't want to open a can of worms about dbts, but your old lecturer may have had a point. Robert C. Lang .......
87: Re: Single Ended vs. Balanced WITH any passive preamp ? (5.40)
Posted by Robert C. Lang on 2001-07-22, 23:32:58 (206.170.3.201)
I am way out of my league in responding to this. I'm going to see if I am able to talk to Guy Hammel (Placette Audio) about this issue. Robert C. Lang .......
88: Re: scd-1 and passive preamp--$500 or less (5.40)
Posted by ALL on 2004-01-05, 07:44:19 (65.92.213.171)
I have both these units and the Placette is MUCH better. If you don't care about remote control, the best solution I have tried is the EVS Ultimate attenuators. They are in production again at around .......
89: Re: Multi-Channel Placette Pre-amps (5.37)
Posted by Robert C. Lang on 2004-08-16, 01:52:48 (64.175.232.203)
I have posed your question to the designer, Guy Hammel. When he responds I will pass it on the you. Robert C. Lang .......
90: Oh, by the way, my system with the Placette is biamped. nt (5.37)
Posted by Robert C. Lang on 2006-02-12, 22:44:24 (71.131.242.111)
nt Robert C. Lang .......
91: Thank you for the information. (5.33)
Posted by Joe Murphy Jr on 2004-01-04, 15:18:26 (68.222.46.142)
Guy really needs to mention this mod on the Placette site. I'm sure it would increase his business if audiophiles knew they could integrate their HT systems into their 2-channel audio systems with a f .......
92: Re: scd-1 and passive preamp--$500 or less (5.33)
Posted by saywhat on 2004-01-04, 12:04:07 (68.234.236.119)
I am currently using a Placette passive ($1000+). Prior to that I had a Creek OBH-12. The Creeks are excellent and have remote volume control for less than $500. .......
93: Re: Single Ended vs. Balanced (was Placette passive preamp with SACD) (5.30)
Posted by Gerald on 2001-07-22, 21:12:10 (165.21.83.216)
Over 30 years ago my lecturer chuckled when he called "double blind tests" a euphemism for "the blind leading the blind". Never forgot that. .......
94: Re: Furthermore (5.29)
Posted by saywhat on 2001-12-23, 20:40:19 (198.81.17.54)
That is quite a glowing endorsement. I am currently using vibrapods @$6 each. I do believe they have an effect on smoothness albeit subtle. Maybe I will have to see if I can find a local dealer to let .......
95: Re: Anyone using Placette passive preamp with SACD player? (5.28)
Posted by saywhat on 2001-07-21, 15:45:35 (198.81.17.169)
Do you think there is an audible advantage to Holco vs Vishay? The Vishay seem to get high praise. Did you build your own passive preamp? .......
96: Re: Another Question (5.28)
Posted by Ted Smith on 2003-03-29, 15:11:26 (4.65.248.29)
Howdy I do know that some modder's can add a volume control for you. Also you might consider a passive volume control, e.g. the Placette RVC. -Ted .......
97: It has always been said that the perfect audio (5.28)
Posted by sgb on 2001-10-19, 05:01:21 (24.21.227.213)
component is a straight wire with gain. For several years I used a passive preamplifier and was happy with it, but that was back in the days when the various speakers I used were very inefficient comp .......
98: have you ever put this to the test? (5.22)
Posted by fmak on 2014-03-29, 11:59:49 (31.153.15.116)
It's clearly wrong and one can discern 0.25 dB difference easily. I have a Placette 0.25 dB passive preamp and the difference in volume is clear. .......
99: SCE HRS (5.21)
Posted by Steve M on 2001-10-22, 12:22:41 (199.46.199.232)
I have the placette single in and like it a lot. I also use a modified SCE harmonic recovery system (w/black nite power cord) between it and my CDP. The difference is not subtle. For about $1800 this .......
100: PureNote Signature to Placette passive. (5.20)
Posted by Dave P on 2001-04-30, 14:01:58 (165.250.91.68)
I was previously using Cardas Crosses, but found they were poorly suited to a passive volume control. The PureNotes sound fantastic. Dave. http://www.purenote.com/ .......
101: Re: Placette (revised post) (5.15)
Posted by audioNeil on 2006-02-13, 19:50:34 (70.27.60.161)
Thanks Robert! Now I know what I'll be doing when I upgrade the preamp. But, it sounds like about $5000 for the multichannel -- ouch. Still, it will be worth it. If you ever sell yours, let me know fi .......
102: Re: Anyone using Placette passive preamp with SACD player? (5.12)
Posted by saywhat on 2001-07-21, 15:37:25 (198.81.17.169)
OK, I will. The trial seems worth it. In past I have owned a Creek OBH12 with a Denon DCD 3000 and it definitely made a difference in resolution of detail. The Creek was even better than the cheesy va .......
103: Placettes Passives and SACD (5.12)
Posted by Robert C. Lang on 2009-05-19, 19:00:10 (76.254.57.250)
By the way, Placette Passives and SACD are a match made in heaven. (IMHO) Robert C. Lang .......
104: Re: Anyone using Placette passive preamp with SACD player? (5.11)
Posted by Will on 2001-07-21, 01:47:58 (65.0.110.84)
I am using a passive preamp w/my 777 feeding into a Pass Aleph 3 amp. My passive is made w/Holco resistors instead of Vishay resistors like the Pacette passive. .......
105: The Manufactuer of my Preamp (Placette) has offered to add a remote polarity switch (5.07)
Posted by Robert C. Lang on 2001-04-21, 18:32:19 (206.170.3.209)
Timely discussion. Just this past week I emailed the manufactuer of my pre amp, the Placette Passive Line Stage, to inquiry about adding a Polarity Switch to the unit I purchased about a year ago. I e .......
106: Re: It has always been said that the perfect audio (5.06)
Posted by Robert C. Lang on 2001-10-19, 19:33:17 (66.122.54.238)
The single trouble I have with the Placette as you describe it is the stepped volume control. Although it may be more versatile with its 126 steps than one with 63 would be, I would much prefer it to .......
107: Re: SACD & passive attenuators (5.03)
Posted by StHc on 2001-01-31, 21:36:56 (12.80.5.234)
- a lot of cables seem to not handle this portion of the spectrum very well with SACD - What cables are you be referring to? Any recommendations? With the Placette, do you feel as if you've lost any .......
108: Re: Did you use the 'out-of phase' XLR from SA-14 (5.00)
Posted by saywhat on 2002-04-17, 07:09:55 (12.33.164.7)
I tried the XLRs when I had a Bryston BP25 preamp, but after a time found that the output level on the SA-14 balanced outs was a bit high and went to the rca outs. My placette passive is rca also. ::: .......
109: Re: Do you need remote? (4.97)
Posted by saywhat on 2001-07-23, 11:11:08 (12.33.164.12)
Thanks, DkB. I found the pricing on the web site yesterday and I sent A.S. an email and asked if they could make a simple one input, one output remote version and they said the ultimate is the only re .......
110: Need Sugestions-Best used (under $400) sacd player (4.94)
Posted by theromium on 2007-04-09, 09:24:34 (64.233.200.161)
Considering Marantz SA 8260, Sony DVP-S9000es, or Denon 2910 or 3910. I already have a good redbook player in Naim CD5x. Basic system is Van Alstine 550exr,Placette passive, & Wharfedale EM97 floorsta .......
111: Re: Multichannel Passive Preamp? (4.86)
Posted by Robert C. Lang on 2001-07-24, 23:04:09 (206.170.33.113)
I once spoke to Guy Hammel at Placette Audio about that. If I recall he said that he could custom build one. Give Mr. Hammel a call at: Email: placete@aol.com Website: http://www.placetteaudio.com Tol .......
112: Get the remote version. The BP25 remote allows you to (4.85)
Posted by saywhat on 2001-11-09, 08:12:02 (12.33.164.7)
tweak the volume in fine increments. I have a BP25 and have just bought a Placette passive which is also remote. If you think you can set the volume exactly where you want it and/or don't mind getting .......
113: It was the beginning of the end for my SCD777 (4.78)
Posted by Rajesh on 2002-05-20, 08:37:00 (151.202.94.173)
I had the same problem-- intermittent sacd only at first, then spread to cd, then the machine stopped working altogether. Sony fixed it promptly. Now it is back, but the cdp fails to read just one of .......
114: the Creek is a good idea, but (4.77)
Posted by Replevin on 2002-10-07, 13:09:12 (12.160.60.2)
if you're moving up to an scd-1 or xa777es for 2 channel, why would you want to buy a stop-gap pre-amp? I have a creek obh-12 (for sale in classifieds) and listened to it again this weekend. While it .......
115: Re: Too much nit picking (4.77)
Posted by Robert C. Lang on 2001-04-22, 19:47:16 (207.214.217.117)
Agreed. The only time that the 29 second TOC process is a problem is when I want to impress friends with SACD and then the process does seem like an eternity. But 99% of the time I listen alone and t .......
116: Re: A new disc with the burst-of-noise problem: Colin Davis's Mahler 8th on RCA (4.76)
Posted by Robert C. Lang on 2004-11-24, 21:22:27 (66.127.77.171)
Would you believe I can't locate my remote. It just so happens that the remote for my passive line stage (Placette) also controls my SCD-1. So, I rarely, if ever, use my SCD-1 remote. So when it turns .......
117: Thank you for such an extensive analysis (4.75)
Posted by Metralla on 2001-10-18, 23:37:07 (24.219.121.51)
Robert, I enjoyed your review a lot. I have been interested in passive pre-amps, and the one that strikes my fancy is the remote-controlled Audio Synthesis from the UK. It's a bit more expensive than .......
118: Re: According to Placette's web site... (4.74)
Posted by Bruce from DC on 2001-10-19, 11:10:13 (207.91.86.5)
Yeah, I read the same thing, Doctor. It doesn't make sense to me. If the product is truly passive, both the input and output impedence is going to change with the setting of the control, as different .......
119: System with EMM Labs + Placette Audio passive line stage - maybe now the darTZeel preamp (4.69)
Posted by Metralla on 2005-09-26, 06:09:38 (199.82.243.71)
Robert, One of the better known uber-systems based around these two components is being revised. Regards, Geoff .......
120: Passive Single Ended vs. Balanced-A Response from Placette's Guy Hammel (4.69)
Posted by Robert C. Lang on 2001-07-25, 13:50:32 (206.170.3.102)
In follow up to the earlier thread "Anyone using Placette passive preamp with SACD player? There were a couple of issues pertaining to a balanced configuration that were not responded to. I decided to .......
121: Re: According to Placette's web site... (4.69)
Posted by Jaybo on 2001-10-19, 20:16:10 (24.205.76.155)
What is the definition of a "passive" preamp? Would any circuitry aimed at giving it a high and reasonably constant input impedance and a low output impedance cause it to lose its "passive" title? Can .......
122: Re: Does the quality of SACD change your desire for tube amplification? (4.63)
Posted by Jim on 2001-03-29, 09:45:45 (129.176.151.122)
The quality of SACD changed my system. I decided to go for transparency and detail with my Sony 777 instead of trying to add tube warmth. I changed to a Placette passive preamp and a Bel Canto Digital .......
123: Re: SACD & passive attenuators (4.62)
Posted by Bob Track on 2001-01-31, 21:21:41 (64.157.72.152)
This is very true I'm using a Placette Passive and it sounds great. The only thing and I'm repeating myself and I can't stress this enough make sure your cables can reproduce the HF side of your music .......
124: Re: Speaking of Power Cords (4.56)
Posted by Jack B on 2001-10-16, 20:20:50 (209.196.109.111)
I'm using my 200.2 with a Placette Volume Controller, and a heavily modified Richard Kern SCD 333ES, and Von Schweikert HSE VR5 Reference loudspeakers and Analysis Plus IN's and speaker cable. Absolut .......
125: Re: Speaking of Power Cords (4.51)
Posted by Steve M on 2001-10-17, 04:54:29 (208.164.96.62)
Your system sounds similar to mine. I use a modified SCE HRS between CDP and placette which goes to the eVo. I tried a lot of power stuff a few months ago and came up with the same choice the the rece .......
126: Re: SA-14 vs FMJ CD23 (4.51)
Posted by saywhat on 2002-02-16, 14:43:06 (198.81.16.186)
What do you think are the downsides of "too much resolution". I find myself moving further and further in that direction. I replaced my Bryston BP-25 preamp with a Placette passive and there is a noti .......
127: Re: Amen; that's what I did when I got my 777ES last year (4.51)
Posted by Robert C. Lang on 2001-05-10, 17:49:49 (206.170.33.208)
I might add that my own comparisons (I compared 7 high end pre amps in my system last year) showed that a well constructed, well matched, passive pre yields superior results to active preamps as well. .......
128: Good for low power components (4.48)
Posted by Bob Stern on 2009-05-19, 18:40:50 (24.5.4.86)
In my system it seems beneficial. I have all components but my power amps plugged into it. The latter is plugged into a PS Audio UPC. (I actually have the 3500, not the 2500.) No, I don't have an SACD .......
129: Multi-Channel Placette Pre-amp (4.46)
Posted by Robert C. Lang on 2004-08-17, 14:20:23 (64.175.232.203)
Posted by Jaybo (A) on August 15, 2004 at 19:17:45 In Reply to: Multi-Channel Placette Pre-amps posted by Robert C. Lang on August 12, 2004 at 12:41:55: "Any idea whether it offers switching among mul .......
130: Re: Anyone using Placette passive preamp with SACD player? (4.39)
Posted by SimonTJU on 2001-07-21, 12:47:46 (205.188.198.157)
Hello Robert: I wonder very much which SACD-1 output you are using: single ended or balanced? As you well aware balanced output has about twice voltage then single (in my SA-14 its 4.6v vs 2.3 v). Pre .......
131: Re: Placette Audio (One last try) (4.36)
Posted by Robert C. Lang on 2001-10-23, 21:42:17 (66.122.52.69)
For whatever reasons only a fraction of this post has made it to the board even though it looked good in preview. Which is why I am trying foor a third time. If the post is not at least 7 or 8 paragra .......
132: Re: SCD-1 burn-in blues... (4.33)
Posted by Robert C. Lang on 2001-08-15, 18:03:03 (206.170.33.177)
How do you folks keep track of the burn in hours? On my professional Sony video gear there is a menu that will allow you to read the number of hours of head wear, etc. It keeps track for you. Is there .......
133: PositiveWallStreetJournalArticle (4.30)
Posted by DavidWeiss on 2001-04-24, 09:18:39 (199.105.208.201)
WallStreetJournalArticle today, page A22 has very positive article on SACD "...I have heard the future, and it is SACD". Note though, the author says he couldn't hear SACD until he bought a passive vo .......
134: Re: You're on the right track (4.29)
Posted by Robert C. Lang on 2004-12-30, 13:06:37 (66.126.226.130)
Thank you. As you point out I will not be using a home theater processor. Instead, I will be using a Placette passive multi channel line stage; all audio and video processing will be done internally b .......
135: Use a passive attenuator to switch L/R mains. (4.28)
Posted by Dave P on 2001-06-26, 16:12:08 (165.250.91.70)
You can run the front L/R output from your 5.1 receiver and the analog outs from the SACD player through a passive attenutor/switch. This will let you select either the receiver or SACD player as a so .......
136: Sony PS3 SACD not bad (4.24)
Posted by fmak on 2008-01-03, 12:06:23 (87.228.210.208)
I bought the latest 80Gig unit. There is no noise issue from the fan - very quiet. SACD fed from a higher quality Component cable is much better than expected. The PS3 feeds into a Placette passive, t .......
137: Re: How did SCD1 compare to FMJ and SA-14 on redbook? (4.22)
Posted by saywhat on 2001-10-28, 08:44:27 (198.81.16.26)
Thanks Ming, excellent explanation. I think it is difficult to put differences in what we hear into words. Audio jargon is very open to interpretation. I listen mostly to Jazz, Blues, and Rock music. .......
138: Re: results....... (4.18)
Posted by mikel on 2005-02-06, 20:17:48 (24.18.195.178)
hi Robert, i use the passive Placette RVC (remote volume control) and a custom built (by Jena Labs) passive switchbox for input switching. this switchbox is completely dual-mono with Rotary Shalco swi .......
139: Re: Anyone using Placette passive preamp with SACD player? (4.18)
Posted by Robert C. Lang on 2001-07-22, 02:06:24 (206.170.3.164)
Also the front panel volume control is difficult to use since it cycles through the levels too quickly. You'll need to use the remote for fine adjustments. Dave, This is no longer an issue. The new m .......
140: Re: xa777es (4.14)
Posted by saywhat on 2002-01-26, 19:03:03 (198.81.16.26)
I recently switched to a Placette from a Bryston BP-25 preamp with my Marantz SA-14. I am definitely hearing an improved level of overall clarity without loss of dynamic contrast. Excellent high end r .......
141: Re: Anyone using Placette passive preamp with SACD player? (4.12)
Posted by Robert C. Lang on 2001-07-21, 04:54:02 (206.170.3.113)
Saywhat, The following text was written by me three days ago in response to another post. It is buried as a sub post about tube pre amps so you would never find it. It speaks directly to your question .......
142: Re: PositiveWallStreetJournalArticle (4.10)
Posted by bmoura on 2001-04-24, 12:13:25 (216.192.45.11)
>>Note though, the author says he couldn't hear SACD until he bought a passive volume attenuator (by Placette) because his expensive pre-amp converted SACD back to PCM. That's the first I've heard of .......
143: San Francisco Bay Area Inmate (4.08)
Posted by Robert C. Lang on 2005-01-10, 18:56:30 (66.126.226.130)
I live in the Bay Area and would love to hear your multi-channel system. After two years I am in the final stages of putting my system together (audio only for the time being). I just installed my mul .......
144: Passive pres and dynamics (4.07)
Posted by Robert C. Lang on 2001-07-18, 18:25:51 (206.170.33.7)
I understand that this is a discussion for another forum. But I ask that you read my comments on my passive pre, the Placette Line Stage at:http://www.audioreview.com/reviews/Preamplifier/product_6023 .......
145: Compelling points all.... (4.01)
Posted by Robert C. Lang on 2011-06-28, 15:10:10 (76.254.60.133)
as always. Actually, my Placette has 3 full complements of Mch inputs. When I had it designed I thought I might be adding a DVD-A player. In fact, one of the Mch input sets is already fully cabled rea .......
146: RE: Link: Chris Martens - Editor, Playback - playback.avguide.com (4.00)
Posted by Fitzcaraldo215 on 2009-11-09, 13:23:50 (76.124.101.117)
Robert - Unless Oppo/Nuforce is replacing the internal volume control in the SE version, it's not a good idea to use the Oppo directly into an amp using only its internal digital volume control. It's .......
147: Re: Wadia vs SACD (3.97)
Posted by Bob Track on 2001-02-28, 07:48:43 (198.93.65.66)
I have a Wadia 850 and also own a 9000ES and I to come off with the same reaction as you did it's hard to say if the Wadia has a coloration or the Sony does but they are in two different types of cata .......
148: Re: HELP! Need another Volt or so from XA777ES. (3.97)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2004-08-08, 09:23:55 (67.176.119.211)
I can't help you but thought I should mention what I've been saying for the past couple years with regard to using a passive preamp. SYSTEM MATCHING IS CRITICAL. You want a 'hot' source with more than .......
149: Re: Mahler's 6th-....Emm Switchman ...Coronation of King G... Passive VC etc...... (3.95)
Posted by Robert C. Lang on 2002-02-24, 12:21:06 (66.126.224.132)
purchased 4 classical SACDs last night, one of them being "The Coronation of King George II", which I hope to listen to this evening or tomorrow. It is not uncommon for me to listen to music at lower .......
150: Re: Observations on 9000ES (after broken in)&TAS (3.94)
Posted by Bob track on 2001-01-20, 07:14:17 (209.244.234.228)
I found out about purenote from Guy Hammel of Placette Audio (as I repeat makes great preamps) he highly recommended them they have one of the lowest capacitance of cables I've seen, check there specs .......
151: Re: My SCD333ES is in the hands of Doctor "K" (3.93)
Posted by Jack on 2001-04-18, 10:20:54 (209.196.110.32)
Jim, As with your 777ES unit, Richard plans to replace the op-amps, and as many resistor caps as possible in the analog stage and power supply. Based on my sound preference Richard will use a combinat .......
152: I think it IS mostly personal preference, I sold my SA-14 and (3.93)
Posted by saywhat on 2002-04-16, 22:09:22 (198.81.17.34)
went back to an Arcam CD23 the new T version. In my system I thought the SA-14 was a solid redbook player, but on transients and at loud volume had a slight bit of a forward shrill. To my ears the Arc .......
153: Wait a minute (3.88)
Posted by Robert C. Lang on 2006-12-20, 11:39:11 (75.44.19.153)
I for one did not suggest the Krell Showcase that you presently use because 1)you expressed reservations about its perfomance in your system and 2) later expressed concerns about its configuration in .......
154: Placette Audio 3 Input Passive Preamplifier (SS) (3.86)
Posted by Bruce from DC on 2001-10-19, 07:01:48 (207.91.86.5)
Perhaps someone better versed in electronics than I can do a better job of explaining this than I. I don't dispute your sonic conclusions in your system; nor do I dispute the theoretical principle tha .......
155: Re: Harsh on both SACD and redbook?..... (3.85)
Posted by lornecherry on 2001-10-12, 12:45:11 (24.101.93.16)
saywhat... don't read anything into my last point as to what the final outcome will be... many good components sound like $250 Best Buy gear until they've broken in -- especially if you've got a revea .......
156: Re: Marantz SA-14 versus FMJCD23 (3.83)
Posted by saywhat on 2002-11-29, 13:36:41 (68.5.14.80)
Well Jim, I just got my 4BSST this summer, had a 4BST before that for 6 years. The best way I can describe the improvement is in the ability of the SST to render discrete vs homogenized (smeared) soun .......
157: Yes, you do have a point (3.82)
Posted by Robert C. Lang on 2008-08-27, 16:48:40 (75.41.56.157)
Yes, you do have a point, a good point, in my opinion. Especially, given the significant cost differential between balanced and unbalanced. And yes, I would recommend to Allen that he have a degree o .......
158: Active or Passive Preamp with Sacd's Opinions needed! (3.80)
Posted by bkwong73 on 2001-09-28, 08:09:25 (24.68.64.203)
Hi All, I have just acquired a great Sony Scd-777es player. And it sounds amazing as a transport with my EAD Theatermaster Signature and Powermaster 2000. Redbook cd playback is amazing right now. But .......
159: Re: Why have it modified if you know you haven't allowed it to break in? (3.75)
Posted by lornecherry on 2001-11-22, 18:52:59 (24.101.93.16)
To address your specific questions: (1) "Missing" bass on the Sony XA777ES came back at around 250 to 300 hours -- Stealth Gold PGS also helped "way down there". (2) AA Capitole vs. XA777ES: I never .......
160: Re: Marantz DV8400: question regarding break-in (3.73)
Posted by saywhat on 2004-01-19, 09:52:43 (68.234.236.119)
I had a very similar situation. I combined 2 systems into one and wanted a universal player. I had a chance to have both a DV8400 and a recondition (by marantz) SA12S1 for lengthy comparison. I found .......
161: RE: Link: Chris Martens - Editor, Playback - playback.avguide.com (3.71)
Posted by Ric Schultz on 2009-11-09, 18:00:04 (67.180.132.154)
FYI, I offer an analog volume control in the Oppo directly before the output stage. This volume control adds nothing in series with the signal and only a switch and resistor between the phases when in .......
162: Re: Emm labs to drive power amp direct? (3.68)
Posted by Robert C. Lang on 2006-09-20, 17:16:58 (75.44.18.92)
From what I can gather EMM Labs gear sounds at its very best with a well matched quality high quality passive line stage even when compared to the same gear run with acknowledged kingpin (most expensi .......
163: RE: Question (3.66)
Posted by Fitzcaraldo215 on 2008-09-30, 11:46:36 (76.117.125.28)
Hi, Robert. Good to hear from you. You would have to start with a good BR player that has very good analog out. Probably, it would be $2K or more. Something like the announced or available flagships f .......
164: Re: Passive pres and dynamics (3.63)
Posted by SimonTJU on 2001-07-18, 19:14:09 (64.12.102.161)
Hi: In essence I said almost the same as you are. "well match" passives will work but how difficalt to accieve this "well match status". This why Iused "Baffered" which does match for you. incedently, .......
165: Re: Anyone using Placette passive preamp with SACD player? (3.62)
Posted by DkB on 2001-07-21, 12:17:31 (155.69.5.13)
Depending on cable capacitance and ratio of input/output impedance, passives will roll off the ultrasonics. That may be a good thing if you have lots of RFI and EMI modulating your signal. But you wer .......
166: MET1 Arrived. Firts impressions (Very short) (3.61)
Posted by Anton on 2006-08-11, 08:59:27 (64.185.195.46)
Hi. Received my CJ MET1. Connected to the Silverline System (see my post to Christine Tham below). Compared to the Placette, the latter is more transparent but the CJ has more dynamics. Remember, it i .......
167: i just want the choice. (3.60)
Posted by mikel on 2003-03-23, 07:46:35 (66.235.16.147)
hi Michael, it may be that the active gain stage that is resident in the new DAC2 may be better than my passive.....i just want the choice to discover that for myself. my experience is that active gai .......
168: Re: SCD333ES performace (3.55)
Posted by Jack on 2001-04-02, 17:13:36 (209.196.111.77)
I owned the MSB before picking up the 333ES. The 333ES wins the Redbook sonic superiorty contest, hands down(way more articulate and dynamic). In fact, price was not a consideration with my decision t .......
169: Re: Placette Audio 3 Input Passive Preamplifier (SS) (3.54)
Posted by Robert C. Lang on 2001-10-23, 21:05:50 (66.122.52.69)
In my last response to your comments I overlooked a couple of points you made. >>> I would not go so far as to say that audiophiles have been conned into using active pre-amps. I think it is more of .......
170: Re: Placette Audio 3 Input Passive Preamplifier (SS) (3.53)
Posted by Robert C. Lang on 2001-10-23, 21:11:30 (66.122.52.69)
In my last response to your comments I overlooked a couple of points you made. >>> I would not go so far as to say that audiophiles have been conned into using active pre-amps. I think it is more of .......
171: Re: I'm curious: how are you routing your front channels? (3.53)
Posted by lornecherry on 2002-01-31, 02:16:09 (24.101.93.16)
Combining 2-channel stereo, multichannel SACD and DVD-A without moving cables has been my labor of love for the past 6 months. Here's what I've done... The separate two channel output from the XA777 i .......
172: And it has a surround bypass, so... (3.50)
Posted by lquam on 2002-01-26, 13:12:32 (165.247.57.144)
slotting it into your existing system will be a snap. Just run the 2 channel outputs via some good interconnects to the CD or one of the Aux inputs on the Adcom. Then run the mc outpusts on the Sony t .......
173: Re: Thank goodness for that; Englishman in NC (3.49)
Posted by lorne@cbwd.com on 2001-06-25, 23:30:39 (24.101.12.168)
I have 18 DVD-A discs compared with 50+ SACDs. As with the SACDs, some DVD-A's are very good and some are real bad. Best DVD-A's to date? Emerson Lake and Palmer, Doors, and Bueana Vista Social Club. .......
174: (Part Two) I have found the Line Stage to be more important (3.47)
Posted by Robert C. Lang on 2005-09-25, 21:03:45 (71.132.15.103)
I agree that the quest to find the best amplification match for a quality SACD system can result in real audible benefits and I will be switching back to my Class A amplifier (see below)that always p .......
175: Re: I guess if I find it bothersome.. (3.47)
Posted by speyer on 2006-09-07, 20:53:47 (68.112.149.232)
I have the level 5 mod on a 777ES and use a Placette passive preamp and I have dynamics galore---and my speakers are the very inefficient Apogee ribbons that simply suck up current like an alcoholic g .......
176: HiRez-Surprised PS3 Very Good (3.43)
Posted by fmak on 2008-01-09, 02:04:09 (87.228.210.208)
Having spent time auditioning the PS3 with no video connected thru a Placette Passsive and Auccuphase A50, powered from separate mains regenerators (PS1200 for A50 and PS500 for PS3), I am pleasantly .......
177: Cost (3.40)
Posted by Robert C. Lang on 2010-03-10, 22:20:28 (99.41.77.210)
For sure there are numerous valid reasons for not upgrading to multi-channel, and space, cost, and compromises are certainly three of them. But I think the cost to substantially improving the sound ov .......
178: SACD political correctness, Sam Tellig, etc (3.34)
Posted by Bob Stern on 2009-05-19, 20:48:36 (24.5.4.86)
I hope members of this forum are open to a diversity of opinion on the merits of SACD. I'm disappointed that Sam Tellig was attacked for publishing his honest opinion that he usually prefers Redbook a .......
179: Re: Placette Audio (3.32)
Posted by mikel on 2005-02-07, 06:55:43 (24.18.195.178)
Robert, i do have very short interconnects from the RVC to my amps. i have done easily 20 cable comparisons involving this setup and particularly involving current technology Transparent compared to m .......
180: Call me assassin (or is it asinine)...... (3.29)
Posted by Robert C. Lang on 2005-08-09, 01:49:13 (66.126.224.117)
because I recently assassinated the back of my cabinet with some sort of circular saw. It was very ugly. If hired help had laid waste to a hunk of wood in that manner I would be suing him or her for .......
181: RE: 777ES Mod Options... (3.28)
Posted by Adhesiv on 2001-04-22, 22:30:28 (66.27.125.117)
i have just sent my unit off to richard for his special sony touch and was wondering what path i should take. i have already decided to go all vishay (+ the other standard mods richard does) but was w .......
182: As an aside (3.25)
Posted by Robert C. Lang on 2005-05-18, 03:21:25 (64.175.232.111)
The fact that you have to turn your P.S. Audio passive volume control a lot higher is actually a shining "strength" not a "fault". Everything else being equal the farther clockwise you turn the volume .......
183: Swap some more gear... (3.24)
Posted by lquam on 2002-01-24, 10:01:02 (165.247.57.144)
Buy another pair of Haydn's and some decent stands and replace the Beethovens and move the Beethoven's into your 2 channel room. Since you have the RELs and this room will now be mainly HT, you don't .......
184: Re: Any chance he'll make it available commercially?.(nt) (3.14)
Posted by Robert C. Lang on 2006-02-13, 18:05:33 (71.131.242.111)
I doubt that Guy Hammel will market a multi-channel passive line stage, at least as long as the demand for his two-channel products remains good. But he does custom make multi-channel even though you .......
185: Re: The XA777ES and Jim's "HMM" (3.14)
Posted by lornecherry on 2001-10-06, 12:18:31 (24.101.93.16)
This is going to be tough. Many times when I've disagreed (strongly)with someone or was discounting the logic of an arguement, I too would start with Hmm.... But this time, it's with the member who se .......
186: RE: Do affordable multichannel preamps exist any more? (3.14)
Posted by audiozorro on 2016-04-03, 08:52:45 (108.45.126.175)
You are probable limited to considering an AV receiver with your budget. AV receivers make sense for most people that want multichannel audio or home theater. For those who prefer to use separate amps .......
187: Re: SACD with Passive Preamps . . (3.08)
Posted by Robert C. Lang on 2000-12-07, 23:29:55 (206.170.33.178)
I have had my SACD-1 for just about a year now (it was a Xmas present to myself last year), and I now have 55 SACDs and I love it and them to death. BUT I firmly believe that the passive pre amp I pu .......
188: Time for Universal Player (Special Requirement for Video) (3.07)
Posted by Robert C. Lang on 2004-12-30, 03:00:57 (66.126.226.130)
After 2 years I'm in the home stretch in building a multi-channel system. I just received my custom built multi-channel passive line stage from Placette. I have acquired all my speakers. And I have ju .......
189: Re: Teetering on the edge of the world of the upsampling DAC (3.05)
Posted by audioNeil on 2002-06-04, 15:01:48 (192.190.75.6)
Yes, do a search of the digital asylum for various DACs. I love the Bel Canto DAC2 -- but I haven't heard the MF a3-24 yet -- but my dealer (who sells both) says it's fairly bright, which was no good .......
190: Re: I would agree mostly except that... (3.04)
Posted by lornecherry on 2001-10-10, 15:42:52 (24.101.93.16)
I thought it might be the XA777 too, but it was good on both SCD-1 and XA777 -- I couldn't tell the difference. I too noticed Thriller was recorded at a higher level than other CD's (which usually mea .......
191: Placette (3.00)
Posted by Robert C. Lang on 2006-08-01, 15:08:24 (71.131.207.17)
First, I fervently believe that you are missing out on a significant advancement in music reproduction by not taking complete advantage of SACD multi-channel on a high-end SACD *music* system. This is .......
192: Re: How about compromising on your rear speakers (2.98)
Posted by Robert C. Lang on 2002-02-25, 17:07:29 (66.126.224.132)
I believe you have offered some good advice all the way around. Everything I have been reading seems to suggest that either go with center front speakers that almost perfectly match with your stereo .......
193: Re:Bryston Amp (2.89)
Posted by Robert C. Lang on 2001-07-21, 06:13:21 (206.170.3.113)
I just looked up the specs on your Bryston. With an input impedance pf 50 kilohms and a high level sensitivity of 750mv it will work wonderfully with the Placette Passive Line Stage. Next step is to g .......
194: Interesting thread -- but my AMEX is giving me funny looks again (2.84)
Posted by lornecherry on 2002-01-05, 19:07:15 (24.101.93.16)
I've been following this thread, keeping my 2 Canadian cents (worth about 1.3 cents US) out for now. Too much to contend with. My Brain hurts, hence this meandering post while I listen to "Hey Kandi" .......
195: REVIEW: Placette Audio 3 Input Passive Preamplifier (SS) (2.82)
Posted by Robert C. Lang on 2001-10-18, 21:41:27 (64.12.104.187)
Model: 3 Input Passive
Category: Preamplifier (SS)
Suggested Retail Price: $1200
Description: Passive volume control Manufacturer URL: Placette Audio Manufacturer URL: Placette Audio .......
196: RE: bdp-83SE, Nuforce, Ayre, Lexicon, Theta (2.77)
Posted by Fitzcaraldo215 on 2009-11-10, 15:33:01 (76.124.101.117)
I think your fears are off the mark. Oppo's SE is clearly aiming to improve Mch as well as stereo audio quality. The Nuforce starts with that (separate Sabre DACs for both stereo and Mch in the SE) an .......
197: Re: Many find passives suit SACD well (2.71)
Posted by Robert C. Lang on 2001-09-28, 10:09:05 (206.170.3.111)
Excellent Points! Matching is the key and is so often misunderstood. I'm still learning and I have been researching it for a couple of years now. The great thing is that most of us already have the in .......
198: RE: Fan noise could be a real issue (2.70)
Posted by Fitzcaraldo215 on 2011-06-28, 13:48:41 (71.225.69.87)
Robert - I think all the Blu-ray-capable Oppos have fans, including my 83. I simply do not hear mine at all. I was bothered by intermittent fan noise from my PS Audio Powerplant Premier, but that was .......
199: RE: Blu-Ray vs. SACD round 2 (2.69)
Posted by Fitzcaraldo215 on 2009-06-09, 18:56:41 (98.235.19.177)
Michael - I hear you and I respect your work. I also know that you are a strong DSD proponent. I revealed all in my post knowing that this objection would come up, but I wanted to hide nothing. But, t .......
200: RE: different results (2.67)
Posted by Robert C. Lang on 2009-12-22, 16:39:23 (76.254.56.42)
Good to see that you are back; I had not seen you for a while. You are correct to be wary of interconnect capacitance. I did not mean to seem unconcerned about the issue. I am. But compared to when I .......
Found 2 records in Headphone Heights.
1: Placette active preamp (10.38)
Posted by getheleadout on 2013-09-14, 16:03:11 (68.231.161.132)
Anyone have any experience using a Placette active preamp to drive headphones? .......
2: RE: Has anyone here been disappointed by "flagship" headphones? (10.38)
Posted by getheleadout on 2014-10-08, 14:38:30 (68.231.161.171)
My first high end phones were Sen 600, driven by a Headroom Max Amp. I found the presentation to be overly warm and they were unable to obtain the the volume levels I wanted without distorting. I then .......
Found 48 records in Inmate Systems.
1: Jake18 - Flashpoint (4.27)
Posted by Jake18 on 2003-11-22, 13:45:08 (72.220.10.128)
Moniker: Jake18 System Name: Flashpoint Amp: Parasound Halo JC-1 monoblock amps Preamp: Placette Speakers: Duntech Princess CDP: Sony 9000 DVD trasport/Musical Fidelity DAC Table: Well Tempered/Phonom .......
2: getheleadout - Bret's (4.27)
Posted by getheleadout on 2008-06-29, 08:34:58 (68.106.227.147)
Moniker: getheleadout System Name: Bret's Amp: Channel Islands D500 monoblocks. Preamp: Placette active with Placette modified integrated headphone amp. Speakers: Klipsch LaScalas, cabinets stiffened, .......
3: Rube - Rube Stereo/ Theatre (3.51)
Posted by Rube on 2002-10-07, 12:46:00 (63.243.43.25)
Moniker: Rube System Name: Rube Stereo/ Theatre System Rev Date: 2002/10/07/12:48 System Rev IP: 63.243.43.25 Amp: Theta Dreadnaught II- 2 Channel Preamp: Placette 2 Channel Output Amp with separate P .......
4: Stan777 - Living Room (3.08)
Posted by Stan777 on 2001-04-11, 14:54:00 (71.197.143.38)
Moniker: Stan777 System Name: Living Room Amp: Quicksilver V4's Preamp: Placette Passive Preamp Speakers: Vandersteen 3A Signature w/Sound Anchor Stands, bi-wired CDP: Sony SCD-777ES Other Sources: Na .......
5: beal_skb - main system (2.69)
Posted by beal_skb on 2003-03-07, 14:35:57 (70.181.156.137)
Moniker: beal_skb System Name: main system Amp: Bryston 4B SST Preamp: Placette passive Speakers: Vandersteen 2ce sig. CDP: SqueezeBox Duet -> Channel Islands VDA-2/VAC-1 Cables: Zu Wax All other .......
6: Replevin - music (2.67)
Posted by Replevin on 2001-11-12, 11:25:09 (67.109.84.5)
Moniker: Replevin System Name: music System Rev Date: 2007/04/25/11:31 System Rev IP: 67.109.84.5 Amp: Cary Audio Design 500-MB SS Monoblocks 500 wpc into 8 ohms 1000 wpc into 4 ohms Krell KSA-50 (old .......
7: marko445 - Eminent Technology LFT-8b (2.45)
Posted by marko445 on 2002-03-30, 08:54:34 (208.255.204.11)
Moniker: marko445 System Name: Eminent Technology LFT-8b Amp: Audio Research 100.2 Preamp: Audio Research SP16 Speakers: Eminent Technology LFT-8b CDP: Audio Alchemy DDS Pro Transport Lavry DA-10 Tabl .......
8: fwenger's Fwenger (2.37)
Posted by fwenger on 2015-02-07, 15:33:33 (67.166.126.74)
fwenger 's Fwenger System
IP Address: 67.166.126.74
Last Update: February 07, 2015 at 15:33:33
Amplifier: First Watt J2
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): Placette Passive Line Stag .......
9: fstein - Montreal (2.35)
Posted by fstein on 2015-08-18, 13:37:21 (24.48.87.178)
Moniker: fstein System Name: Montreal Amp: Akitika GT 101 power amp, fact. assembled Preamp: Schitt sys passive as balance/volume control. Placette passive. Speakers: Tannoy 15 inch HPD 385 in Lockwoo .......
10: Mikeh's Mike's sound (2.33)
Posted by Mikeh on 2013-01-30, 15:50:08 (108.232.1.140)
Mikeh 's Mike's sound System
IP Address: 108.232.1.140
Last Update: January 30, 2013 at 15:50:08
Amplifier: 2 Carver 380 watt
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): placette passive, Mu .......
11: whoswho - 'Revelation' (2.28)
Posted by whoswho on 2004-04-18, 15:43:33 (205.188.117.7)
Moniker: whoswho System Name: 'Revelation' System Rev Date: 2006/06/05/07:08 System Rev IP: 205.188.117.7 Amp: Pass Labs Aleph 1.2 Preamp: Placette RVC Speakers: Kharma 3.2 FE CDP: EMM Labs transport/ .......
12: Michael_B. - My modest (yet musical) "hi-fi" (2.27)
Posted by Michael_B. on 2001-06-16, 01:18:00 (146.7.42.51)
Moniker: Michael_B. System Name: My modest (yet musical) "hi-fi" Amp: conrad-johnson MV-55 w/RCA 6SN7, SED 'flying C' EL34, Mullard 12AU7 tubes Preamp: Placette Audio passive volume control .......
13: Neil49 - Name? Are you nuts? (2.25)
Posted by Neil49 on 2003-08-14, 22:56:45 (72.66.37.5)
Moniker: Neil49 System Name: Name? Are you nuts? Amp: Spectral DMA-150 Series II Preamp: Spectral DMC-20 Series II Speakers: Merlin Music Systems TSM-MX CDP: Sony SACD XA777ES with Placette Audio RVC .......
14: foridan@hotmail.com - Main system (2.19)
Posted by foridan@hotmail.com on 2006-01-09, 21:21:56 (202.173.154.94)
Moniker: foridan@hotmail.com System Name: Main system System Rev Date: 2006/03/29/16:10 System Rev IP: 202.173.154.94 Amp: ASL Hurricane. Preamp: Placette remote volume control. Speakers: Sonus Faber .......
15: yann - haut fidelité (2.18)
Posted by yann on 2003-07-25, 14:13:32 (80.236.29.236)
Moniker: yann System Name: haut fidelité System Rev Date: 2004/05/15/09:16 System Rev IP: 80.236.29.236 Amp: Jadis JA80 (60 watt class A) Preamp: Placette line stage Speakers: Quad ESL63 (86db, electr .......
16: Lancruiser - A modest system (2.12)
Posted by Lancruiser on 2009-05-03, 15:54:42 (68.227.251.146)
Moniker: Lancruiser System Name: A modest system Amp: (2) Sanders Sound Systems Magtech Amplifiers Preamp: Placette Active Linestage, nuff said! Speakers: Sanders Sound Systems 10b ESL / Transmission .......
17: coot's 2-Channel (2.09)
Posted by coot on 2008-07-15, 17:54:28 (68.118.53.239)
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Amplifier: B&K EX420
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18: audioNeil - Revel Ultima Studio music and HT (2.07)
Posted by audioNeil on 2002-06-24, 10:56:41 (173.32.146.28)
Moniker: audioNeil System Name: Revel Ultima Studio music and HT Amp: Linar 250i stereo amp (Mosfet version). 150W into 8 Ohms, 300W into 4 ohms. Preamp: Placette Passive Linestage. 2 stereo inputs wi .......
19: manz66 - manz66 (2.05)
Posted by manz66 on 2001-06-20, 03:55:00 (216.143.153.49)
Moniker: manz66 System Name: manz66 System Rev Date: 2001/11/28/19:47 System Rev IP: 216.143.153.49 Amp: Pair of Eagle 4 (passive bi-amp) Preamp: Placette Audio Speakers: Modified Eminent Tecnology LF .......
20: Robert C. Lang - Off The Hook (2.04)
Posted by Robert C. Lang on 2001-07-28, 20:45:00 (75.18.230.248)
Moniker: Robert C. Lang System Name: Off The Hook Amp: Musical Fidelity Nuvista 300 (600 Watts into 4 ohm load as currently presented by speakers)-Drives satellites full range (60 hz to 42khz). Pair o .......
21: cpcat - Basement Sanctuary (1.99)
Posted by cpcat on 2001-05-29, 21:44:00 (70.145.21.156)
Moniker: cpcat System Name: Basement Sanctuary Amp: Pass X150 x 2 (mains, biamped without external XOver) Preamp: Placette balanced passive linestage w/HT bypass Speakers: PSB stratus gold i's Vanders .......
22: Bob Track - High Def Tape Transfers (1.96)
Posted by Bob Track on 2003-01-20, 11:20:30 (67.80.251.90)
Moniker: Bob Track System Name: High Def Tape Transfers Amp: Klimo Linettes 100w tube mono blocs, Emotive Audio Custom Amp, Quad 909 Preamp: Placette Active Linestage Speakers: Vandersteen 5's, Quad 5 .......
23: skudra - evolving (1.95)
Posted by skudra on 2009-08-24, 09:52:13 (72.230.43.113)
Moniker: skudra System Name: evolving Amp: Welborne Labs Laurel 300B monoblocks LadyDay 300B's Preamp: Django TVC Placette Passive Volume Control Speakers: Custom Bear Labs Horns. Altec 803B multi-cel .......
24: Dave P - Piece of New York (1.88)
Posted by Dave P on 2001-07-04, 22:19:00 (206.47.244.55)
Moniker: Dave P System Name: Piece of New York System Rev Date: 2001/07/04/22:19 System Rev IP: 206.47.244.55 Amp: Conrad Johnson MF2200 Preamp: Placette passive attenuator Speakers: Thiel CS3.6's CDP .......
25: ASExplorer - Schiity Maggies (1.86)
Posted by ASExplorer on 2002-01-28, 23:30:57 (70.113.38.238)
Moniker: ASExplorer System Name: Schiity Maggies Amp: Schiit Vidar(lows) Schiit Aegir(highs) Davey-built active xover matching original slopes. Preamp: Placette Passive Linestage Preamplifier (for CD) .......
26: TomF's TomF's System (1.82)
Posted by TomF on 2003-11-05, 11:10:41 (209.66.58.111)
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27: Tacoleg - Le Machine Celibateur (1.80)
Posted by Tacoleg on 2004-02-10, 14:52:11 (65.23.201.173)
Moniker: Tacoleg System Name: Le Machine Celibateur System Rev Date: 2004/10/05/13:27 System Rev IP: 65.23.201.173 Amp: Komuro 845 push pull monoblocks, Marantz 18 reciever Preamp: Atma Sphere MP3, Pl .......
28: Dre J - Vinyl Home (1.75)
Posted by Dre J on 2004-01-12, 07:08:22 (72.49.134.194)
Moniker: Dre J System Name: Vinyl Home Amp: Dual Rotel RB-1090s (Modified fully balanced input-to-output monoblocks) Preamp: Dual Placette Active Linestages (used as balanced monoblocks) Speakers: Van .......
29: jjqiv - Main (1.74)
Posted by jjqiv on 2002-08-09, 13:53:29 (71.116.65.251)
Moniker: jjqiv System Name: Main System Rev Date: 2005/10/14/18:06 System Rev IP: 71.116.65.251 Amp: AES Six Pacs Preamp: Placette Passive Pre Speakers: Martin Logan CLS(F) Klipsh SW10 Sub CDP: Pionee .......
30: js21 - Getting there! (1.67)
Posted by js21 on 2003-09-10, 18:37:02 (72.225.227.25)
Moniker: js21 System Name: Getting there! Amp: SimAudio Titan 200w X 5 Preamp: Placette Passive Linestage Speakers: Dali Euphonia MS4 CDP: APL 3910 by Alex Peychev. Other Sources: Magnum Dynalab MD-10 .......
31: ray m - Main (1.67)
Posted by ray m on 2005-07-20, 21:29:56 (70.240.188.60)
Moniker: ray m System Name: Main System Rev Date: 2007/03/22/09:16 System Rev IP: 70.240.188.60 Amp: ASL Huricanes Preamp: Placette passive or Wright SL pre Speakers: Alon Exotica (petit) CDP: Modwrig .......
32: gages - 2 Channel and HT (1.64)
Posted by gages on 2001-09-04, 07:38:41 (68.194.30.84)
Moniker: gages System Name: 2 Channel and HT System Rev Date: 2004/09/24/06:18 System Rev IP: 68.194.30.84 Amp: Llano Design Phoenix Preamp: Llano Design Phoenix - This is a custom job with a placette .......
33: criticalistner's What a System (1.63)
Posted by criticalistner on 2002-03-17, 11:31:15 (64.12.105.47)
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34: Mellson - not up to date for a long time...too many changes.. (1.50)
Posted by Mellson on 2001-06-21, 02:49:00 (4.254.114.147)
Moniker: Mellson System Name: not up to date for a long time...too many changes.. System Rev Date: 2005/07/14/08:54 System Rev IP: 4.254.114.147 Amp: system not up to date... too many changes all the .......
35: zeke - Eclectic (1.50)
Posted by zeke on 2001-07-04, 19:23:00 (76.223.245.225)
Moniker: zeke System Name: Eclectic Amp: Odyssey Stratos , Rogue 120 monoblocks , Audion Sterling , Bryston B60R , Sonographe SA250 , Parasound 1000A , Cary SLI-80 Sig. Van Alstine 550 EXR , NAD C320B .......
36: Jon L - Audio PC System (1.49)
Posted by Jon L on 2001-05-16, 18:58:00 (154.27.123.245)
Moniker: Jon L System Name: Audio PC System Amp: Neurochrome Mod86, Elekit TU-8600R 300B SET, LSA GAN 350 amp, Minerva ICe 1200AS2 amp, Almarro A205a MkII modded, Bottlehead 2A3 SET modded, VAC Renais .......
37: HarryB - Harry's Upstairs System (1.46)
Posted by HarryB on 2001-07-26, 18:55:00 (68.34.79.70)
Moniker: HarryB System Name: Harry's Upstairs System System Rev Date: 2003/09/13/06:29 System Rev IP: 68.34.79.70 Amp: 2 Innersound ESL Monoblocks for L and R 2 Stereo Innersound ESL for LS, RS and Ce .......
38: PeterHG's Main System (1.42)
Posted by PeterHG on 2003-08-26, 11:59:26 (65.206.18.250)
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39: Dr. Sight and Sound - Audio/Video (1.41)
Posted by Dr. Sight and Sound on 2002-12-28, 21:38:34 (71.244.128.158)
Moniker: Dr. Sight and Sound System Name: Audio/Video Amp: Innersound active crossover/Bass amp (200w/ch); Innersound ESL Amp(600w/ch) Preamp: Placette Audio Passive Line Stage (modified) Speakers: In .......
40: tmnicho@yahoo.com's Terry Nicholson's System (1.41)
Posted by tmnicho@yahoo.com on 2005-10-18, 08:34:18 (24.182.168.107)
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41: Jim - Great listening room (1.40)
Posted by Jim on 2001-07-15, 13:40:00 (24.240.209.178)
Moniker: Jim System Name: Great listening room System Rev Date: 2002/01/05/21:30 System Rev IP: 24.240.209.178 Amp: Bel Canto Evo Preamp: Placette 3 Input Passive Speakers: Magnepan 1.6QR with crossov .......
42: Awe-d-o-file - My Toys (1.40)
Posted by Awe-d-o-file on 2004-03-31, 15:06:14 (24.126.101.75)
Moniker: Awe-d-o-file System Name: My Toys Amp: conrad-johnsonMF2500 (LF-when biamping or FR) conrad-johnsonMF2100 (HF-when biamping/idle) Behringer iNuke 600DSP used for subs Preamp: Placette Passive .......
43: Steve Siener - Stereo-only System (1.30)
Posted by Steve Siener on 2001-05-16, 20:53:00 (216.31.219.19)
Moniker: Steve Siener System Name: Stereo-only System Amp: NuForce Reference 9 SE V2 mono blocks Preamp: Placette Audio Remote Volume Control Speakers: Von Schweikert Unifield 3 CDP: Alex Peychev of A .......
44: Anton - Anton's System (1.28)
Posted by Anton on 2002-05-02, 15:16:51 (64.185.195.46)
Moniker: Anton System Name: Anton's System System Rev Date: 2006/05/16/14:24 System Rev IP: 64.185.195.46 Amp: Tenor Audio 300HP Hybrid (2). Tenor Audio OTL 75W (2). Pass Labs XA200 (2). Edge NL Signa .......
45: Markeneret - Garage Glory (1.20)
Posted by Markeneret on 2011-01-16, 10:42:44 (67.171.143.64)
Moniker: Markeneret System Name: Garage Glory Amp: Crown Macro Reference Studio Amp 1100 watts / ch into 4 0hms damping factor = 20,000 Preamp: Placette Audio passive line stage Speakers: Magnepan 1.6 .......
46: Tim K. - Finally There - For Now (1.19)
Posted by Tim K. on 2001-09-04, 11:18:03 (207.120.202.7)
Moniker: Tim K. System Name: Finally There - For Now System Rev Date: 2006/06/14/05:04 System Rev IP: 207.120.202.7 Amp: Fully Optioned Atma-Sphere MA-1 MK II.3 monoblock OTL tube amplifiers using var .......
47: Albireo - Work in progress (SP Tech Timepiece Mini, KEF Reference 201/2, & Lyngdorf) (1.18)
Posted by Albireo on 2006-03-17, 13:41:31 (63.121.133.161)
Moniker: Albireo System Name: Work in progress (SP Tech Timepiece Mini, KEF Reference 201/2, & Lyngdorf) Amp: * Current amps: - Lyngdorf TDAI 2200 (digital integrated with room correction) - NuFor .......
48: JD3 - Martin Logan SL3 - NHT Sub Two Stereo (0.89)
Posted by JD3 on 2002-08-28, 09:56:31 (64.60.163.114)
Moniker: JD3 System Name: Martin Logan SL3 - NHT Sub Two Stereo System Rev Date: 2006/09/08/07:35 System Rev IP: 64.60.163.114 Amp: 2 Aragon Palladium mono blocks rated at 400 watts into 8 ohms (5Hz .......
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1: Re: Klemperer's mahler 2nd (10.15)
Posted by Bob Track on 2001-02-01, 13:10:19 (198.93.65.66)
Funny I'm not hearing the same problems I'm using a Wadia 850 (which also not known to be bright) going thru a Placette passive pre .......
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1: Re: Passive Pre-amp (9.93)
Posted by Glynn W on 2002-04-03, 20:53:30 (0)
I am using a 1 meter length of Nordost Red Dawn between the Placette and the amps, so capacitance is very low. When we placed the active preamp in the chain in place of the Placette, we all immediatel .......
2: Passive Pre-amp (9.93)
Posted by Gary on 2002-03-25, 11:05:21 (0)
I want to know if anyone has used or heard of someone using the Placette Passive Pre-amp or any other passive pre-amp with the M-60's? I hear the Placette passive pre-amp is magical. .......
3: Re: Passive Pre-amp (8.12)
Posted by Glynn W on 2002-03-31, 07:52:42 (0)
I am using a Placette volume control with a pair of M60 MkII.2s and I am very pleased. A while back a friend brought over a nice expensive tube preamp and this gave me better bass, but was less transp .......
4: Re: Passive Pre-amp (7.88)
Posted by Gary on 2002-04-03, 07:20:30 (0)
Glynn, Thanks for the response. I was told to compare the Placette(30 Day trial period) to other pre-amps. I'm also looking at the Joule LA-150 & the Hovland HP-100. I need to see if the extra $3000.0 .......
5: RE: MP3 vs MP1 (6.79)
Posted by Cousin Billy on 2018-01-07, 04:21:40 (174.116.59.36)
My trek started some 20 years. Being a travelling salesman, and owing a pair of ProAc Response 2 speakers, I took my speakers on a journey. I went to ~15 high end stores across Canada. I asked each st .......
6: RE: Preamp for S-30 that ISN'T an Atma-Sphere? (6.71)
Posted by Regg on 2010-09-26, 09:54:12 (71.183.91.193)
Hello Cousin, I already own the Promitheus Reference C-Core TVC. Haven't had a chance to hear the Placette...do you think it would be an improvement? .......
7: Passive Preamps (5.93)
Posted by Mark Carlson on 1999-08-03, 13:42:55 (0)
Does anyone have an opinion on whether it is possible and/or advisable to use passive preamps with Atma-Sphere amplifiers? I have old (12 tube) MA-1 Mk. I amps into Quad ESL 63 USA Monitors. I have be .......
8: RE: Preamp for S-30 that ISN'T an Atma-Sphere? (5.33)
Posted by Cousin Billy on 2010-09-26, 09:14:18 (99.227.130.48)
If I understand you correctly, without a phono preamp needed, you are listening to mostly CD's, a tuner, or various other highish output feeds. If that is the case, my vote is for a passive pre, possi .......
9: Re: Bi-amp with 2 pair of M60 vs. single-amp with the MA1 (4.45)
Posted by Tim Kirkpatrick on 2004-09-24, 04:39:40 (0)
Michael, for what it's worth, I too am using Hales System Two Signatures. They are being driven by MA1's (totally tricked out by Atma-Sphere) and I use Paul Speltz's Zeroes in 2X mode (3X was just too .......
10: Re: Wadia information (3.76)
Posted by Tom Merritt on 2003-10-07, 04:58:35 (0)
Al, Thanks so much for the info and insights. I called Wadia yesterday but couldn't reach anyone or leave a message. I don't get a great feeling in calling them with respect to being able to talk to a .......
11: Paul Spelz Zeros - User Review (2.87)
Posted by Tom Fort on 2003-01-01, 15:15:00 (0)
Comments on Paul Spelz’ Zeros speaker impedance multipliers: This was written as of about 75 hours of use. Paul is serious about the required burn in time. The first 25 hours were like, “she loves me, .......
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1: Using BOTH rca & balanced inputs.......... (5.73)
Posted by Marv on 2004-08-08, 15:45:59 (65.148.104.253)
My Revel sub has both RCA & Balanced inputs. I am currently using the balanced for input from my DAC w/ digital volume control. I would like to use the input RCA's for analog from my Placette passive. .......
2: RE: Budget Active Speakers for a small living room (5.73)
Posted by Theron D on 2012-06-12, 10:38:13 (143.69.77.47)
I am using Dynaudio BM5A Active monitors in my living room. The sources are a Technics turntable and Oppo BD83 universal player. I control the volume using a Placette passive pre. It sounds amazing in .......
3: Re: Mackie HR824's with passive pre (cable question) (4.50)
Posted by RJV1976 on 2004-04-28, 14:35:29 (24.194.130.27)
Bill, balanced connections is exactly what I am looking for (read an article over at www.rane.com) detailing the differences between balanced and unbalanced. I am no way an audiophile, and don't reall .......
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1: RE: Flawed........... (8.16)
Posted by Awe-d-o-file on 2009-06-20, 16:17:07 (74.47.219.228)
or.........use a Placette passive linestage that lifts both hot and ground on unselected inputs. The "Y" would still be an issue though......... ET .......
2: RE: Best potentiometer for home brew pre amp....is no potentiometer (8.16)
Posted by Awe-d-o-file on 2007-08-17, 07:13:54 (69.88.32.93)
Make a nice relay controlled resistor ladder like in CJ /Placette and other preamps. Actually its kind of expensive and not easy to build. ET .......
3: Fast switching between DACs not a good comparison? (7.40)
Posted by audioNeil on 2005-02-08, 07:14:07 (192.190.75.6)
I now have a setup where I can switch between my Denon 2910 DVD player, my Bel Canto DAC2, and my Denon 5800 receiver as a DAC source. I am using a Placette passive preamp. The DAC and DVD have identi .......
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1: Beware of Audiogon Seller (8.08)
Posted by Rad21 on 2011-04-16, 07:25:14 (76.167.241.1)
Beware of a seller mattzack2 on audiogon. He advertised a Placette Line Stage as being in "excellent condition". When I received the unit, I observed the following: no serial number, the back of th .......
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1: Re: Vandersteen 2WQ sub and Placette passive question (14.58)
Posted by Julie's husband on 2003-02-12, 07:16:34 (68.53.172.224)
I wish somebody could answer this. I think it would be similar to biamping from the placette. Have you tried to call Placette and see what they have to say? .......
2: Vandersteen 2WQ sub and Placette passive question (14.58)
Posted by cpcat on 2003-02-10, 15:51:19 (209.214.48.184)
Hello all. I'm considering adding two Vandersteen 2WQ subs to my system but am a little concerned about the in-line crossover which is required by Vandersteen between my Placette passive and the amps. .......
3: Re: Proper psb gold i feeding (11.11)
Posted by Rob Thomas on 2000-04-17, 14:11:00 (12.7.142.67)
I find the electronics critical to get the magic from my Gold i's and the cabling inconsequential. (I own Nordost Blue Heaven, Red Dawn, Kimber Illuminati, Pure Silver speaker wires... and find Rat Sh .......
4: Re: speaker search has ended - Amati replacement (LONG!) (7.76)
Posted by ws on 2002-01-30, 03:35:15 (202.66.164.130)
Hi Larry, I must admit I have never heard the SAP. Sounds like they are quite magical. looked at your profile, nice setup! how do you like the Placette active? and NBS? I bought into NBS a while back .......
5: Nuvista 300 (6.57)
Posted by Robert C. Lang on 2009-11-20, 22:23:42 (99.23.189.193)
Yep, the Nuvista 300 has been bullet proof. I bought it new in late 1999 or early 2000. It has proven to be the perfect mate with my Placette Passive Line Stage. .......
6: Re: Are these a little on the "bright" side? (6.50)
Posted by Aria51 on 2004-11-06, 11:01:49 (4.65.232.46)
I've upgraded electronics since I owned the 1.6s. I'm now running a Placette Active pre w/ a Bryston 4B SST. New listening room is small (9' x 12'), hence my interest in the MC1s and being able to mou .......
7: Anyone have the Merlin VSM-M with "S" harness? (6.42)
Posted by bafx on 2002-06-18, 09:34:38 (198.211.88.11)
I got a good deal on a used pair of Merlin VSM-M "S" with the B-BAM. I haven't received the speakers yet, but I am starting to worry about system compatibility. I have a HT system integrated with my 2 .......
8: NHT SB-3 (6.06)
Posted by ARL67 on 2003-02-20, 18:49:33 (24.112.145.202)
I owned a pair of SB-3 for about 2 months and had them well broken in. I really liked them for their sound, looks, size, price. However, they cannot play too very loud without the woofer breaking up. .......
9: Re: Vandersteen 2Wq vs REL Strata III (5.99)
Posted by dyho on 2001-09-09, 19:08:22 (24.190.45.45)
Thanks for your advice. Here is my music system Speaker: Vandersteen 3A Preamp: Placette passive preamp Amp: Spectron Musician II SACD player: Sony SCD-C333ES Interconnects: DH-Labs BL-1 I would also .......
10: Here's a suggestion... (5.99)
Posted by Supernaught on 2004-05-12, 14:52:06 (69.105.57.188)
Check out the new Music Hall Mambo integrated. It's 50wpc Class A and it sounds fantastic. I compared it to a lot of integrated amps up to $4k and it was the best sounding of the bunch. The only two c .......
11: RE: Sphile does review direct sale products - if they have a trial policy (5.82)
Posted by Robert C. Lang on 2008-02-23, 14:15:28 (75.41.123.209)
Thank you. I should have known better, because I own a product that "Stereophile" reviewed that can only be purchased new via direct sales, the Placette Linestage. Your clarification is helpful becaus .......
12: Sub $3000 speakers (5.77)
Posted by Bob Mc on 2006-02-24, 04:21:40 (70.226.147.125)
I'm looking for new or used speakers in this price range. I listen almost exclusively to chamber, vocal and instrumental classical music. My room is 17x10 (with a 7x7 entryway to the next room). I hav .......
13: Re: Thanks rhyno,, I'M PUMPED!!! (5.61)
Posted by Jack B on 2002-02-13, 11:07:23 (205.241.160.133)
As soon as everything arrives and the dust settles a bit, I'll have you over for a listen. I've been working on assembling these items since seeing and hearing the components individually/collectively .......
14: Re: Vandersteen 2WQ sub and Placette passive question (5.49)
Posted by cpcat on 2003-02-13, 16:19:41 (65.81.210.227)
Yes, I talked to Guy and he thought it would work fine, but he had never had any direct experience with it. Richard Vandersteen told me basically the same thing. I was hoping someone here had actually .......
15: No. Start With The Preamp (5.49)
Posted by Luminator on 2002-11-18, 08:54:31 (66.47.253.226)
I lived fairly happily with CS.5. It deviates from neutrality to the warm side. I guess Thiel did that to make it easier for Adcom, NAD, Parasound, Sony, Rotel owners. But when used with high-end audi .......
16: RE: Bi-amping with two different amps? (5.37)
Posted by Awe-d-o-file on 2012-02-12, 09:52:31 (74.47.242.152)
I horizontal bi-amp but with two CJ amps that both have the same input impedance and gain. The LF amp has 2X the power. Some here have said it doesn't make any or much difference to bi-amp. I strongl .......
17: Let's be fair (5.15)
Posted by Robert C. Lang on 2008-03-23, 12:02:09 (75.41.124.68)
Look, I subscribe fully to the school that one should/must have a *meaningful* (more than just a week or a weekend) audition of higher end speaker systems before committing to a final purchase. I woul .......
18: Seeking Opinions On Spendor (5.03)
Posted by Mitch on 2000-01-23, 06:49:06 (207.205.161.147)
I live in the US and am not familiar with Spendor, but it was suggested I consider them (I live in the US). I honed in on the SP1/2 from their website and am particularly interested in these speakers. .......
19: Re: Good monitor for under $1500? any ideas? (5.00)
Posted by C. on 2002-07-14, 21:35:59 (216.165.144.112)
S., If you have the opportunity, the Dunlavy SM1 monitors, reported by Dunlavy to be amoung the most neutral/accurate speakers availabe, are worth an audition. Though I have no way of confirming their .......
20: Re: Vandersteen Audio's crummy customer relations (4.99)
Posted by cpcat on 2003-02-26, 16:03:45 (67.32.224.47)
Keith, My amps are Pass x150's. Both Mr. Pass and Wayne Colburn of Pass Labs confirmed that it is 11k per leg, so I'm hoping it will work o.k. I spoke with Mr. Vandersteen and he said that 10k would b .......
21: Re: I actually spoke with the good people at Placette (4.95)
Posted by rhyno on 2002-01-17, 13:18:31 (65.64.247.239)
cause i'm a neurotic audiophile...the merlins roll off @ 30hz, and from 30-20hz there's some great hall info...greatly expanding the soundstage. i've listened to an incredible set-up over rcrumps plac .......
22: Re: And all of this,,, (4.74)
Posted by rhyno on 2002-01-17, 06:55:08 (65.64.247.239)
very good points jack (i was going to keep you anonymous as i didn't know you wanted the props). i am guessing (as we'd need to try to be certain), but i'm thinking you're system would close in on the .......
23: RE: I have some questions (4.70)
Posted by Robert C. Lang on 2008-11-19, 10:49:43 (75.18.231.163)
First, thank you for your patience. I'm still trying to put my arms around the concept. For clarification my speakers already employ an external electronic crossover. In fact, the crossover, Nestorovi .......
24: Preamp for Thiel CS3.6 (4.69)
Posted by vpolineni on 2003-05-27, 07:15:36 (172.143.47.226)
I'm looking for advice on what preamp for my thiel cs3.6 Amps will be odyssey stratos xtreme monoblocks. I'm thinking of maybe getting a tube preamp but I don't like the idea of the associated costs w .......
25: Gallo Ref 3.1 Bass Tweak (4.68)
Posted by JerryS on 2006-06-21, 19:45:47 (24.8.44.72)
Install one 15 Ohm, 5W or greater, resistor across the "Sub in" terminals. It is Parts Express pn 005-15: http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/pshowdetl.cfm?&DID=7&Partnumber=005-15 You will get the clarity .......
26: Re: Von Schweikert!! (4.67)
Posted by Jack B on 2002-01-01, 09:56:42 (205.241.160.148)
The VR4-GenIII's stole the show I thought, at last CES,,, a true bargain, power and grace combined with an attractive yet unconventional appearance. The VR-5 esp. the Hovland Special Edition model is .......
27: Re: Silverline SR-17 monitor - *** Fresh out of the Box*** (4.62)
Posted by Anton on 2004-04-24, 14:40:17 (66.50.110.144)
Congratulations!! I use the Odyssey Stratos Monoblock with my Silverline Sonata II and it's a marriage made in heaven. Since I biamplify, I use four of the Stratos Monoblocks. They are excellent and d .......
28: Re: Just to clarify... (4.55)
Posted by Roy D on 2004-03-12, 22:20:58 (208.186.45.244)
Thanks very much for your help, Mr. Hansen. How could I not value your expert opinion. I read an interview you did with Stereophile about your preamp (sorry, can't recall the model). One of the things .......
29: Though I promised myself I wouldn't get involved... (4.47)
Posted by Digby, Not the Viscountess on 2002-03-16, 09:12:54 (68.81.130.14)
Hi, Ricky. Kind words and a nice change of pace, however, myabe you should do a search for Romy in the archives. Though I don't want to speak for him I think that he did not act so rashly on account o .......
30: RE: Review: Thiel CS 3.6 (4.42)
Posted by waman@akadirect.com on 2008-03-01, 09:32:53 (66.213.253.154)
Always a pleasure to hear new appreciation for the CS 3.6. The list of loudspeakers I owned prior to my Thiels is too lengthy to recite here. When I settled on the CS 3.6 about a decade ago, my acid t .......
31: Re: I actually spoke with the good people at Placette (4.33)
Posted by Jack B on 2002-01-17, 11:22:38 (205.241.160.192)
about the potential loss of dynamics using their volume controller prior to my purchase and was reassured I would be in for a treat once the unit was in place and broken-in. In fact given short IC's, .......
32: Dunlavy Audio Labs SC-2A Speakers (4.29)
Posted by C. on 2003-04-28, 19:37:20 (65.56.130.206)
Boston, I used the SM-1s with an Aleph 3 for about three years with great success. Good review, all of which is consistent with my own experience (exceptional coherence, realistic timbre, wow-imaging) .......
33: I Have Argon-2 's Too (4.26)
Posted by ARL on 2003-02-26, 17:33:16 (24.112.145.202)
My Argon-2 are in the premium birch. The grain of the wood and how the waveguide is "carved" into the wood is a nice look, especilaly with the black & silver SEAS drivers. Build & fit & finnish are ex .......
34: Re: 800's (4.20)
Posted by jughead on 2002-07-18, 14:15:22 (209.88.128.10)
What do you think about the B&W treble? I have been finding the treble tizzy - sizzly but very extended. I did A B comparisons of the treble with my headphones Sennheisser 600s though a Placette Pream .......
35: I demo-ed a pair last month (4.16)
Posted by Aria51 on 2004-07-11, 21:11:47 (4.242.90.100)
I demo-ed the S3/5s & S3/5SEs last month. The SEs sounded good out of the box. The standard S3/5s needed some break in for the tweeter to lose a raspy quality. System was Meridian 588 cdp, Placette Ac .......
36: Vandersteen 3A Signature, Meadowlark Osprey, or Thiel 2.4 (4.16)
Posted by Dre J on 2003-10-30, 07:23:25 (198.30.180.2)
Please share your experiences with these speakers (Vandersteen 3A Signature, Meadowlark Osprey, or Thiel 2.4). I’d also like to know what kind of amplification you are using with them. I’m close to pu .......
37: Re: GALLO SUB AMP - Yes _and_ No (3.93)
Posted by JerryS on 2007-02-17, 10:17:57 (75.71.102.229)
It depends on what you are trying to accomplish. If you want deeper bass - more extension - than the 3.1s provide, then the SA amp will provide it. But if you want better quality bass, then just put a .......
38: RE: What the hell is wrong with your preamp? (3.86)
Posted by Robert C. Lang on 2009-01-05, 16:57:09 (76.254.61.39)
I don't think anything is "wrong" with your pre amp. But I do have a question about the design of your pre amp's volume control. How many "steps" (or "clicks" of the knob) from minimum volume to maxim .......
39: Great Electronics Are Always Valued (3.76)
Posted by ARL on 2003-09-01, 21:28:26 (24.112.111.162)
I have been running my active tri-amped Waveform Mach 17's for over 3 years now. The Mach 17 includes a custom built Bryston active 3-way crossover. Since I already have a tri-amped infrastructure in .......
40: RE: How would you feel about buying new speakers.. (3.66)
Posted by Robert C. Lang on 2008-08-12, 21:33:08 (75.41.58.231)
Yours is a valid question. Yes, I would expect a discount of some sort, but only a small (as negotiated between buyer and seller) discount on something that 1) is in mint condition and 2) has the full .......
41: Not all passives are created equally..But skip to last paragraph for my main point (3.52)
Posted by Robert C. Lang on 2009-01-08, 16:53:30 (76.254.61.39)
You seem to be under the mistaken impression that *all* passive line stages give the same results in any given system. That is simply not the case. Passive are no more one size fits all than active p .......
42: Here's a few items in the $750-2k range.. (3.51)
Posted by darkmoebius on 2002-02-21, 19:46:17 (68.4.37.138)
I'd love to see more stuff in my price range. Speakers: 1. Jean Marie Reynaud Twins mkII - $900 (monitors) 2. ACI Emerald LE - $699 (mini-monitors) 3. ACI Saphire III LE - $1,200 (monitors) Integrated .......
43: Re: And all of this,,, (3.49)
Posted by Jack B on 2002-01-16, 20:01:29 (209.196.109.118)
on 2nd story hardwood floors, without damping or spikes under foot. Speakers placed 30" from front wall, 80" apart. A paper thin area rug two feet in front of the speakers, no wall treatment, a side w .......
44: How to get more out of my Vandersteens (3.49)
Posted by drewyou on 2006-10-20, 00:47:48 (66.74.93.188)
I've come to the realization that my ideal system is always 2 steps ahead of whatever my current system is. I am only satisfied with whatever updgrade for a few months, before I convince myself that I .......
45: Von Schweikert VR5 - listening impressions (2.94)
Posted by rhyno on 2002-01-16, 16:20:09 (65.64.247.239)
well, you can't really say that, as you listen to a system in total, not just the speakers. having said that: Sony SACD 333 w/ mods (see note in review about this piece) Placette passive volume contro .......
46: Re: Lengthy and worthy experience ??? (2.90)
Posted by longtimequadowner on 2005-12-30, 17:52:04 (66.183.161.37)
That could still happen. I am toying with the idea of setting up my tube amps again, maybe in the new year - but it's no small task where I am now. With my fabulous rebuilt Heathkit W5M's even audioph .......
47: REVIEW: SP Technology Timepiece 2.1 Speakers (2.41)
Posted by VonWaffen@aol.com on 2007-02-22, 02:16:13 (69.137.187.91)
Model: Timepiece 2.1 Category: Speakers Suggested Retail Price: $2995.00 Description: 2- way, 8 inch single aluminum cone woofer and 1 inch waveguide loaded tweeter Manufacturer URL: SP .......
48: Speakers at the Rocky Mountain Audio Fest (unbelievably long and boring) (1.85)
Posted by Duke on 2004-10-12, 20:52:27 (68.11.50.122)
I had the great pleasure of attending the Rocky Mountain Audio Fest in Denver, along with a friend from my home town (New Orleans). I wanted to pass along some comments on some of the speakers that s .......
Found 3 records in High Efficiency Speaker Asylum.
1: 100db+ efficiency, 3 or 4 channel recommendations. (6.94)
Posted by Tim G on 2008-02-27, 12:18:26 (68.161.21.145)
Looking for recommendations for 100db+ efficiency, 3 way or 4 way speakers. I have a growing list but most are horns. Which is fine, but I am interested in what else might be out there. I have 3 match .......
2: RE: Are you in a hurry, do you have the room? (6.94)
Posted by glaesemann on 2008-08-12, 13:46:52 (151.205.180.84)
Yes, I agree with not listening through others opinions. It's a constant mantra. I'm just looking for feedback of a general nature regarding speakers I admittedly know very little about. My system: Au .......
3: System details (6.59)
Posted by ultrakaz on 2005-10-29, 02:02:40 (24.161.137.74)
JBL 2410 in the Ah! 700 horn. JBL 2226 in the bass half horn. (Want to try 604E, but cannot front mount because of ribbing on flange(!), have other Altec and JBL to try later). Vitavox S2 as tweeters. .......
Found 66 records in Planar Speaker Asylum.
1: Placette Passive Linestage Preamplifier (13.40)
Posted by ASExplorer on 2002-11-03, 10:19:26 (64.105.50.61)
For HT I use the Placette as a pass-through* for my Yamaha RXV-2095. * - The guys at Placette did this mod for me. .......
2: Re: Is a preamp necessary? (13.40)
Posted by Anton on 2002-07-31, 05:35:53 (65.198.216.102)
I have used both active and passive preamps. Presently I am using a Placette Audio passive. However, later I added an SCE Harmonic Recovery System with gain. I started to experiment placing the HRS be .......
3: Can I ask you about the Placette? (11.57)
Posted by Jim on 2000-10-30, 06:31:04 (209.32.16.138)
I was considering trying a Placette volumn control between a Sony 777 and a Bel Canto Evo amp with my 1.6's. Have you compared the Placette to other preamps (? tube preamps)? Is it as transparent as a .......
4: Re: Tube vs. Passive Preamp for 3.6s (11.36)
Posted by Jim R on 2002-02-04, 09:20:17 (129.176.151.122)
I use a Placette passive preamp in my Maggie system. The Placette is a very high quality component with a remote. When I was looking at preamps, I found that in general a high quality passive was bett .......
5: Re: Newform 645's and synergy (long) (11.14)
Posted by Steve M on 2001-01-25, 11:21:31 (199.46.200.231)
Jim R, How do you like the placette? I have the EVo from a variable out Linn Genki and R645s and was considering the placette passive. .......
6: Re: Pre & Amp recommendation for 3.5s (11.12)
Posted by audioNeil on 2002-07-04, 18:59:36 (192.190.75.6)
I use a Placette passive pre, with a 0.5m length of Harmonic Tech Pro-Silway MkII to a Bryston 4BST power amp. The Placette is under 1000 used, and the Bryston 4BST is a bit over 1000 used. The sound .......
7: Re: Maggie 3.6 dependence on quality front end components -- experience (10.09)
Posted by Jim on 2002-05-28, 13:25:48 (66.188.244.95)
I bet you are going to have to spend quite a bit on a tube preamp to beat the Placette. That is what I found. The Placette is a pretty cost effective component if you have a high quality source/DAC. : .......
8: Maggie's & passives ? (10.05)
Posted by saltyflies on 2004-04-16, 08:17:00 (209.227.78.2)
Hi… more please - Were you able to replicate an active pre with the Placette specifically w/ Maggies before adding the HRS? I have the Bent & 3.6’s and tried a TDS passive harmonic enhancer to add so .......
9: Re: older Odyssey Stratos or newer model, which is better? (9.57)
Posted by Anton on 2004-04-15, 07:18:37 (64.185.195.46)
I use four Stratos monoblocks, initially to biamp Maneplanar 3.6R and now a pair of Silverline Sonata II. My amps are of the latest type. You can check the postings about the amp in audiorevolution an .......
10: Re: preamp with 1.6s & Tripath Amplifier (9.24)
Posted by Jim on 2001-01-15, 06:35:24 (209.32.16.138)
In my opinion, passive preamps can be good matches with the newer digital amps. I use a Placette passive between a Sony 777 SACD and a Bel Canto Evo with great results. You need a good source and also .......
11: Re: MMG & 12 owners/jazz lovers: Which tube pre do you feed into your SS amp? (8.87)
Posted by bigsid on 2005-03-13, 07:54:07 (67.167.175.69)
I'm using a Placette passive remote volume control. It has zero gain but I have had no problems driving my MMG's. I'm using a Muse Model 160 amp that outputs 250 wpc into 4 ohms. The Placette replaced .......
12: Magnepan 3.6 and associating equipment (8.36)
Posted by Sam t on 2005-09-26, 11:13:45 (155.94.62.221)
I am going to purchase Magnepan 3.6's. Still uncertain regarding associating equipment. Any suggestions are welcomed. I have narrowed it down , so far, to four groupings. Bryston 4BSST/Conrad Johnson .......
13: Maggies and phase observations (7.45)
Posted by Crimson on 2002-11-01, 08:23:43 (68.39.199.39)
Just thought I'd pass this along: I normally use a tubed preamp in my system, but have been thinking of trying a passive. I was able to get my hands on both a placette and creek passive preamp to try .......
14: Placette Balanced Remote Volume Control to a ..... (7.38)
Posted by marko445 on 2002-10-09, 04:24:54 (205.188.208.104)
Music Reference Rm-200 via Discovery Essence IC's .......
15: Placette home trial is NOT risk free (6.69)
Posted by ASExplorer on 2002-03-11, 21:07:28 (216.254.18.79)
I just received a Placette passive line stage on the assumption that the 30-day money back home trial was 100% risk free. I'm here to tell you that it's not. I should have just sent small unmarked bil .......
16: Do you own the RM-200? (6.68)
Posted by Jim on 2001-05-02, 13:20:09 (129.176.151.124)
It looks like you have a review at Audio Review of this amp. What don't you like about it? I use a Bel Canto Evo with the Placette Passive and I think that this is a great combination. .......
17: Re: power amps (6.52)
Posted by marko445 on 2000-12-19, 13:04:45 (64.12.102.31)
I am using the Sim Audio Moon W-3 with my 1.6's. It is a great combination! I use a Sony 777 sacd thru a Placette remote volume control {passive}. It has plenty of gain. .......
18: No problems (6.51)
Posted by Jim on 2002-10-16, 16:48:21 (66.188.253.179)
I have used a Sony 777ES SACD player with my 1.6's for a couple years (Bel Canto Evo amp, Placette pasive preamp) and have had no problems whatsoever. .......
19: What sonic advantages from biamp 3.6/R with line or speaker XO? (6.32)
Posted by audioNeil on 2002-06-24, 19:37:57 (192.190.75.6)
My system currently has a Bryson 4BST powering 4m of Kimber Bifocal XL cable (biwire) to a pair of Magneplanar 3.6/R. I don't want to pull apart the internal Maggie crossover, but am willing to try my .......
20: RE: Good to see you're using your ears and (6.25)
Posted by audioNeil on 2012-02-15, 15:59:18 (38.121.78.66)
I use a Placette Passive Pre for my Maggie 3.6s. I haven't heard another preamp sound anywhere near as good in my system (though I haven't tried the crazy expensive stuff). .......
21: ASL Hurricanes, biamping and 1.6s (6.14)
Posted by oeno on 2003-08-11, 14:00:53 (68.164.75.252)
Would the ASL Hurricane monoblocks be good candidates for biamping (with a passive line-level XO AND a Placette passive) with the 1.6 speakers? .......
22: Re: I'm using AVA's Transcendence 7SL.... (6.00)
Posted by sogood on 2003-05-09, 10:51:10 (68.60.140.224)
Have you ever tried a passive (Bent,Silver Rock, Placette) or any other good passive's with your maggies? I have a Bent in use with my Apogee centaur minors with SS amp. Great midrange in the best tu .......
23: Just as long as... (5.89)
Posted by Jim Treanor on 2007-11-09, 16:54:00 (67.171.196.19)
"Alternatively, though not cheaply, one could use a Placette passive volume control..." ...the player's output voltage and the amp's input sensitivity allow you to listen at your preferred listening .......
24: Re: Anyone else listening to CLS with MM and not MC? (5.89)
Posted by jjqiv on 2005-09-29, 13:07:47 (71.116.65.251)
I defintely prefer my Shelter 501 or my Clearaudio Virtuoso Wood Clearaudio Champion, Modded EAR 834P, Placette Linestage, AES Six Pac Mono's, Martin Logan CLS .......
25: Music Reference RM-200, McCormack 125, Ayre V3 with 1.6's (5.85)
Posted by marko445 on 2001-05-02, 12:55:20 (152.163.194.204)
I'm looking for any advice or opinions on these 3 amps relative to each other or driving the 1.6's. I also will be using a Rel Strata 2 sub. Thanks in advance for the help. BTW my front end consists o .......
26: passives - transformers. One step beyond (5.85)
Posted by Arbelos on 2002-02-04, 10:02:08 (62.2.246.194)
The Placette obviously is a very good alternatie to the Audio Synthesis and EVS products, though the latter in the US has an extremely high 'bang/buck factor'. Other names that come to mind are First .......
27: Re: Maggie 3.6 dependence on quality front end components -- experience (5.83)
Posted by Ki Choi on 2002-06-03, 12:29:02 (208.252.126.91)
I agree. Although I have no experience with Placette but adding Reference Line passive attenuator between Digital source and Bryston amps to drive my Maggies (3.5Rs) have help me rediscover the planar .......
28: Re: Nope...: (5.81)
Posted by MikeCh on 2000-08-07, 10:14:14 (150.215.132.47)
>Have you tried a Placette / Audio Synthesis / EVS? No I haven't. I like to listen to analog/vinyl because it clearly sounds better to me (than my digital front-end). Given this, what is the "optim .......
29: question on biwiring 1.6's (5.73)
Posted by suredeal56 on 2000-10-30, 04:46:40 (205.188.198.164)
Is it advantagous? I have one set of 2m Cardas Cross and one set of 5ft. Discovery Signature. Does the difference in lengths matter? My system consists of: Sony 777 sacd, Bel Canto Dac1, Placette remo .......
30: Impedence Question (5.67)
Posted by bigsid on 2005-08-27, 14:10:27 (24.11.64.110)
Can anyone explain how an amplifier sees a powered subwoofer as far as impedence goes. I'm going to start running the sub from the amp instead of splitting the output of the passive Placette RVC. Give .......
31: Re: biamping 3.6Rs (again) (5.56)
Posted by Zenjabil on 2005-10-11, 21:42:55 (66.108.35.249)
Check out Placette Remote Volume Control...probably the most transparent passive in existence...available used (the single source version) on 'Gon for approx $650. Otherwise, if you donlt mind not hav .......
32: Pass aleph 60 w/Maggie 1.6's (5.54)
Posted by zappaphile on 2003-08-08, 09:58:06 (67.20.248.237)
I am presently using a Pass Aleph 30 with my 1.6s and it sounds fantastic, but I wish sometimes that it would play louder. Does anyone have any experience with the aleph 60s and the 1.6's? They are ra .......
33: tube preamp isn't going to do it (5.40)
Posted by audioNeil on 2002-06-25, 13:58:33 (192.190.75.6)
I would consider Mart's post below. I haven't tried his capacitor trick, but it's worth a try. I have had the same struggle with my Maggie 3.6 . The solution was to fix the sources, not the speaker. Y .......
34: Re: Magnepan 3.6 and associating equipment (5.39)
Posted by saltyflies on 2005-09-27, 13:17:31 (209.227.78.2)
Welcome, Maggies are capable of some serious ear candy, but the room size, acoustics and electronics- esp. the amplifier will definitely affect the sound quality in a significant way. I don’t know th .......
35: Re: Maggies/Dynamics/Preamps (5.32)
Posted by saltyflies on 2005-10-27, 13:31:23 (172.147.18.115)
I used a TVC for about a year and would love to hear about your findings. My focus has been on tube units, but have read tidbits from other owners about the – EVS ultimate attenuators, Placette passiv .......
36: Re: TVC preamps with Maggies (5.27)
Posted by Mr_bill2 on 2007-04-25, 07:44:58 (72.196.204.97)
There are some passives, in country, that you can try w/o having to do business overseas; Sonic Euphoria, Luminous audio Axiom reference and Placette come to mind to name just a few(there are more). .......
37: Good suggestion (5.25)
Posted by Jim R on 2002-01-31, 16:03:58 (66.188.238.92)
For that kind of a budget I would definitely choose the versatility of separates. I like the Rogue monoblock + 99 preamp suggestion - in fact you can have these plus the 1.6's (with the crossover upgr .......
38: truly excellent answers (5.20)
Posted by wazoo on 2007-11-09, 16:45:44 (68.1.131.10)
I agree with everything you said, but would add that it might be possible with the *right* CD player to skip the preamp entirely - assuming a single source system. Alternatively, though not cheaply, o .......
39: Re: Passion Ultimate (5.08)
Posted by Arbelos on 2002-08-18, 17:36:22 (62.2.246.194)
It is quite complex internally, with light dependent resistors, custom designed ight-generator etc., and quite intelligent control including remote balance control, which i find extremely worthful. It .......
40: Maggie 3.6 dependence on quality front end components -- experience (4.88)
Posted by audioNeil on 2002-05-28, 08:53:19 (192.190.75.6)
I have had my maggie 3.6's for a few months now, and while I loved the uncolored sound, they haven't sounded as good as in the showroom. I've had digital hash, thin sound, poor imaging. I've been slow .......
41: CD player + placement likely the culprit (4.88)
Posted by audioNeil on 2002-09-27, 14:25:07 (192.190.75.6)
A cheap Marantz changer with that setup? I agree with Mart below. I have 3.6s, and I have gone to a Bel Canto DAC2. I also had to go to a Placette passive preamp. Now I can finally enjoy CDs (though D .......
42: RE: Speaker vs room vs equipment vs system (4.70)
Posted by audioNeil on 2012-02-19, 09:04:58 (173.32.146.28)
I tried a $3000 Blue Circle tube preamp in my system, and while it was dynamic, I didn't like the extra distortions compared to my Placette Passive Pre. I don't think it was a lot smoother, really. I .......
43: Re: What sonic advantages from biamp 3.6/R with line or speaker XO? (4.58)
Posted by Davey on 2002-06-24, 21:59:33 (12.229.52.221)
IMHO option "B" should be your objective, and continue to use your Placette volume control. Passive line-level crossovers with slopes greater than second-order are really hard to implement without ver .......
44: Denon 5800 vs. 5803 (4.57)
Posted by audioNeil on 2003-05-28, 21:10:02 (65.49.143.109)
Hi, It sounds like my system is similar to yours. I have a Denon 5800, and it was terrible for analog pass-through (even in pure-direct). The internal DACs weren't bad, but there was always a hash in .......
45: Re: Amp/Preamp. suggestions for Maggie 3.5 (4.57)
Posted by audioNeil on 2002-08-27, 14:28:33 (192.190.75.6)
I think either the Bryston or the Classe would be fine -- I use a Bryston 4BST, but others like the Classe for the "tubelike" high-end. Certainly the Bryston is merciless in the highs -- it doesn't hi .......
46: Re: What Pre-Amp or Pre-Amp tuner pairs up nicely with the Odyssey Stratos? (4.27)
Posted by Anton on 2002-02-13, 04:05:11 (65.198.216.106)
As I have stated somewhere else in this forum, I use Odyssey Stratos Monoblocks (four of them) to bi-amplify my 3.6R's. I don't know about the Yamaha and you do not mention the model of Magneplanars y .......
47: Re: Newform 645's and synergy (long) (4.23)
Posted by Jim R on 2001-01-11, 07:06:23 (209.32.16.138)
I had a similiar feeling about my system - a little too "hot" on the highs (I have Maggie 1.6's, a Placette passive preamp and a Bel Canto Evo - a great combination). The problem was the room - way to .......
48: RE: Speaker vs room vs equipment vs system (4.16)
Posted by JBen on 2012-02-19, 22:51:51 (69.65.66.188)
Neil, a set of floor diagrams/pictures could trigger some fresh ideas. For now, I'll focus on just one aspect. One that I am sure you have looked at before, the power amps. Again, rather than propose .......
49: Re: 1.6 QR and amplifiers?? (4.15)
Posted by rathbone on 2002-01-23, 13:06:24 (12.9.186.5)
Hi Magpie, I was using a Bryston 4B-ST with the 1.6QR's in almost the exact same sized room (23x13x12) and had power to spare (and I listen at loud levels most of the time). The 1.6QR's are more effic .......
50: Passive Pre follow up, topologies, Audio Synthesis, EVS (4.07)
Posted by Arbelos on 2000-08-03, 06:43:04 (62.2.246.194)
In Reply to: Re: McCormack Clarification posted by Dave on July 26, 2000 at 15:48:22: I experimented first 20 years ago with passives, and did a lot of experimenting, mainly in the last ten years. The .......
51: Bryston 4B ST vs. SST for Maggie 3.6 -- initial impressions (4.01)
Posted by audioNeil on 2003-06-17, 11:29:16 (192.190.75.6)
I just got a Bryston 4B-SST today, used, as a small "upgrade" to my system. I like the 4B-ST that I have, but I figured I could use a bit more power, and I had an upgrade bug. I tried it out for a sho .......
52: other options (3.98)
Posted by Arbelos on 2003-07-25, 02:35:37 (62.2.226.48)
My personal choices and the aim for superb transparency lead me first to the Audio Synthesis Passion attenuators, i would include the Placette into this family. Then the EVS Ultimate attenuator with 1 .......
53: Re: Tube vs. Passive Preamp for 3.6s (3.84)
Posted by ASExplorer on 2002-02-17, 21:06:50 (216.254.18.79)
So I took home an Audio Research LS16 and was absolutely blown away. Going from a Yamaha receiver as a preamp, I thought the most impressive changes were the increased dynamic range and the incredible .......
54: other paths... (3.74)
Posted by Arbelos on 2001-03-04, 17:20:51 (62.2.246.194)
You search glare-free upper ranges and a solid, not flabby bass. Why not get hold of a seriously good passive pre, ev. second-hand: EVS Ultimate attenuators. (very basic, and in the moment only second .......
55: Re: R645 break in sound/time. (3.70)
Posted by Steve M on 2001-06-09, 07:52:58 (208.164.96.59)
I like the Newforms a lot. I had the MMG Magnepans and was going to upgrade to the 1.6Rs. My friend had the 1.6Rs with the proceed HPA2 amplifier. I liked the stock Newform tweeter better than the Mag .......
56: Nope...: (3.63)
Posted by Arbelos on 2000-08-06, 12:45:24 (62.2.246.194)
I've tried many preamps, and i presently strongly disagree, if the best passives are used (and the best actives would be much too expensive anyway). But i/ we have really tried a few very good ones. H .......
57: Re: Should I upgrade? (3.59)
Posted by audioNeil on 2006-10-20, 19:59:19 (72.56.74.28)
It depends if the 3.6s have something that you feel is lacking in the 1.6s. I own 3.6s, and while I haven't heard the 1.6s, I have heard the MMGs quite a bit. The MMGs are easier to drive, and much fr .......
58: Re: Is a preamp necessary? (3.56)
Posted by Arbelos on 2002-07-27, 00:48:51 (62.2.246.194)
Accepting the thought that probably every preamp is kind of a soundmachine, you selected a very, very good soundmachine. Problem is that every single part in the signal path or its environment is a sm .......
59: which parts for Maggie 3.6 crossover upgrade? (3.55)
Posted by audioNeil on 2003-06-26, 10:47:59 (192.190.75.6)
Hi all, I have upgrade fever on my maggies. I've got the upstream components to where I like them, but I would like a bit more bass, and a bit more smooth and natural presentation (with improved dynam .......
60: Re: I sense no harshness with the Bryston 4B-SST (3.27)
Posted by audioNeil on 2006-10-04, 17:34:26 (70.27.60.161)
I guess I need to qualify my statement more. The Bryston SSTs are not harsh, so much as thin and bright sounding. I know the differences between amps probably measure as being very small, but there is .......
61: Need parts for my MG3.6 active line-level Xover (3.27)
Posted by ASExplorer on 2002-11-02, 01:00:12 (64.105.50.61)
Hi all and especially Davey ;), A few months ago I was asking around about going the line-level Xover route to switch from passive to active biamping of my system. I looked over the schematics that D .......
62: working backwards (3.24)
Posted by wazoo on 2007-11-07, 04:57:59 (68.1.131.10)
Limiting yourself to new is very understandable with your being a neophyte, but such a budget for new gear may come up a little short. If you’re really this new to the ‘hobby’, then you may also be l .......
63: Re: Preamp for Odyssey Stratos (3.03)
Posted by Anton on 2002-05-22, 10:06:47 (65.198.216.101)
I am glad to be of help. Regarding the preamp: it all depends on your future plans. If you think you will be getting into Home Theater rather soon, I suggest looking into AV processors. There are many .......
64: Re: Thanks Longtime. Could you please comment a bit more on (3.02)
Posted by longtimequadowner on 2005-11-22, 18:51:38 (66.183.161.37)
Actually the creek is a great little passive - people always warn about use of passives due to impedences, lack of gain etc - I admit I know nothing about impedences and matching in preamps/amps - but .......
65: Just tried out Mye Stands on Maggie 3.6s (2.27)
Posted by audioNeil on 2006-05-04, 19:53:56 (70.27.60.161)
Okay, my Mye stands are up, and I've done a couple of hours of listening tonight. The music was: Holly Cole "Don't Smoke In Bed" Michel Buble "It's Time" John Mayer "Heavier Things" The stands came in .......
66: Preamp survey results (1.84)
Posted by kendo on 2002-10-17, 13:43:32 (63.78.179.5)
Planar Asylum preamp survey – 10.14.2002 Now that responses to the survey have stopped, I have compiled the results. It is interesting that the maker of the most popular amp did not make the most popu .......
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