VTL TL2.5preamp worth buying?

Is VTL2.5preamp worth buying?

mark05-17-2002 4:06pm

philjolet Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,306 posts 05-17-2002 at 05:57pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have seen them for $800 in Audiogon and if the rave reviews are correct, I bet it would be a steal. My biggest problem with VTL is that their stuff breaks, it can be a pain if it happens to you. You should probably go for it for that price. It would probably sound very nice. I had a VTL Deluxe pre amp and it was very detailed and easy to listen to (12 years ago)
alexanderj Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 139 posts 05-17-2002 at 08:23pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Certainly worth an audition. Intoxicating mids & highs especially on string instruments. Ultimately I decided agains ownership as it had more tube rush noise (in my system) than I wanted to tolerate.
bob_bundus Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,834 posts 05-17-2002 at 10:57pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I concur with Alex: the 2.5 was noisy & microphonic, but then so was the 5.5 for that matter. Typical for tubes, but still might be worth a try; some people do like these pre's.
gjrad Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 145 posts 05-17-2002 at 11:52pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I am using the VTL 2.5 with my Aleph 3 with excellent results. Very quiet, great sounding overall, well worth the money.