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Hornshoppe "the Truth" preamp - any opinions?

"The Truth" changes the paradigm in Reference Line Stages, literally. Its existence has even forced me to remove a "Direct Connection" in "Class A", because such a choice no longer makes any rational sense to me. In the end, "The Truth" is effectively a "direct connection" with no sonic downsides, and with the ability to drive any amplifier load and/or length of cable, while allowing any source to be heard at its very best. With the exception of extra gain, an audiophile can't ask for more than that. I realize that this may all sound "too good to be true", but it isn't. 

-- Arthur Salvatore  http://www.high-endaudio.com/RC-Linestages.html

This is high praise indeed, he likes it better than Coincident's Line Stage which is saying something, was wondering if someone else has heard it and compared it to other active line stages (am a big believer in active, though currently using AMR DP-777 DAC as my pre)
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What I find most impressive about The Truth isn’t how quiet is ( and it’s dead silent) but how transparent it is. With The Truth in my system I was able to fully hear my source and amp for the first time. 

FWIW The Truth isn’t a passive pre amp but a zero gain active pre amp. I’m not sure what the distinction is but Ed explained it once and it made sense.....if only I could remember the explanation!


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That is what I mean about lack of noise.  I am not referring to buzz or hum or other annoying noises, but noise in the music that obscures details and purity. When noise is reduced transparency improves greatly!   
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That is what I mean about lack of noise.  I am not referring to buzz or hum or other annoying noises, but noise in the music that obscures details and purity. When noise is reduced transparency improves greatly! 
tyray
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@grannyring,

What gauge size of Duelund tinned, stranded copper wire did you use to upgrade the wire in your Truth preamp? Thanks


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grannyring
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20 gauge 600v Polycast everywhere including grounds. The 20 gauge in cotton for the RCA in and outs. 
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