SMc VRE-1 Virtual Reality Engine Preamp

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I have the latest version in house for a preview prior to RMAF. It offers a very clear and dimensional portrayal of each image. Notice I say "each". This is first preamp that actually separates instrumental voices and images across the stage. Dynamically, it is the best pre I've ever heard. More to come...

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It should be great for opera! Do not forget to listen to the Rigoletto "Bella figlia dell'amore" quartetto and tell us how it sounds!
 

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I have the latest version in house for a preview prior to RMAF. It offers a very clear and dimensional portrayal of each image. Notice I say "each". This is first preamp that actually separates instrumental voices and images across the stage. Dynamically, it is the best pre I've ever heard. More to come...

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When you achieve that level of reproduction it is really exciting. Everything comes together,clarity,dynamics,speed,tonal balance,articulation,ect. Noise and distortion are so low that it has a dramatic effect on the speakers,they become perfect air pumps. The illusion is about as complete as it gets,but I think it can always get better. The interesting part is that I have always thought a true dual mono design and point to point wiring was a necessary part of the equation,no doubt the preamp is the heart of a system. I look forward to the review.
 

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