Floored by the Sound Quality of TEO Liquid Pre


I recently reviewed the TEO Audio Liquid Pre and now own it. So, as a happy user I would encourage the community to read my review at Dagogo.com.

I have rapidly come to the tentative conclusion that the liquid conductor is holistically superior to TVC technology. I will continue to assess this conclusion going forward, but at this time I have the sense that the liquid cable is of a similar caliber as the ESS Sabre chips I wrote about years ago - a product which is capable of causing a sea change in manufacturing of audio equipment. I envisioned the ESS chips and accompanying architecture as the future of digital playback, and they have become so. I get the same sense with the liquid conductor technology. It's way too good to not move to the forefront.

I did not switch to a passive until I had a means of remotely controlling the volume, and that came along when I switched to file playback. Both have been wonderful moves, terrific steps in building better sounding rigs. I strongly encourage people who are at a junction, who are sitting on the fence in regards to file playback to push onward, and to procure a passive preamp for demo. I think you will be astonished at the level of improvement available to you. I suggest you do not make your audio experience all about tweaks, but rather focus on the signal path and get yourself some serious gains in performance. I don't recommend junk products or insipid improvements. File playback with passive preamp is the ticket to a new vista of digital listening. :)

A factor which must be taken into consideration is the output of the amp relative to the speaker's efficiency. I advise you discuss this with prospective amplification sellers. Since a passive does not add gain, you must have an amp/speaker pairing which the speaker can be easily driven by the amp to sufficient listening levels.

The Liquid Pre is reference quality fit for elite systems. TEO deserves a lot of eyeballs on this product, and I'm happy to direct yours there.
douglas_schroeder
Shakeydeal - please elaborate. Why is htis bad? What is the optimal setting for the ipad (or pc) slider volume?
Shakeydeal, I am open to your suggestions on how you wish to help me accomplish my goals of having my media collection and level control at my fingertips without potentially negatively influencing the signal path.
Rudge, I sincerely appreciate your endorsement, and am elated that the Pathi worked out for you. Thanks!
The attenuation from an ipad or similar device is done in the digital domain, and therefore limits dynamic range. It should always be in the maximum position and attenuation should be done by the connected preamp.

Shakey
Simple.

You control your media with your ipod. You get up off the couch to adjust the volume. If you want than done remotely, you have the wrong preamp.

Shakey