Backert Labs preamp

Just to throw in another positive comment, HW has used the Rhythm 1.1 in his big system with the KEF Blades and they really made the system sing! Nice warm, full sound and really help make Ella Fitzgerald reanimate herself right in the room! We were disappointment when they had to take the unit back to use at the New York Show!

I've owned a Rhythm 1.1 since early 2014, and I think it is outstanding. It has great authority and great clarity/transparency. Especially surprising clarity in the bass. Music has real energy with this preamp, makes it exciting to listen to music again. I listen to all genres. With this Pre in the mix I had to get a (DO NOT DISTURB)door tag!!! Looking forward to Teajays review.I hope he's digging it as much as I am. Rolling tubes is easy & fun, knowing your getting the most from your tubes at all times is great. If your looking for a Preamp, check it out This company was friendly to deal with , count me as a satisfied customer
Mackave

There's now a "rave" review on Positive Feedback. The reviewer, however, concludes that there's stiff competition in the price range from other line stages, that he apparently hasn't heard, as well as his own EAR 868. The latter is actually considerably less expensive than the 1.1 without its' phono stage. He doesn't actually compare the sonics of the units, nor does he say which he prefers. Has anyone compared the 1.1 to other "top flight" preamps? Srajen compared the sonics of the Nagra Jazz to the 1.1 in his review. I've heard that HW put the 1.1 on the level of the CJ GAT....Mat?

Hi,
If a review is helpful, Michael Wechsberg of Positive Feedback recently posted this:

http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue76/backert_linestage.htm

Anybody do a direct comparison with other "top flight" preamps?