Opinions on deHavilland Mercury 2

I've been looking for a tube preamp and this one is on my short list. Is there anyone out there who listened to it and can describe the sound ? TIA.

audiogabby06-24-2005 1:57am

artg Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 362 posts 07-12-2005 at 07:21pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I was the one who tried it, and have stated again and again, i think it might have been a mismatch with my Berning ZH270 amp. Based on how well the thing was put together, and how good Kara and company are, I am not in the least bit suprised (and am generally very glad to hear) that it works very well in others' systems!
artg Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 362 posts 11-20-2005 at 12:11am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Audiogabby - Any news on your preamp search?
audiogabby OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 182 posts 02-07-2006 at 01:39am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Hi Artg, Sorry for the delay, I having been around this site for awhile. I auditioned the Mercury 2 for a couple of weeks and sent it back due to a mismatch with my power amp. The Mercury left a big impression on me. The soundstage is huge and the midrange incredibly extended. Their lower frequencies are not as good as the highs or midrange though. After that i tried the Eastern Electric MM for 30 days and kept it. The EE is a very nice unit that really sings at that price range.