Multi channel preamps

Cmo wrote: "Does Audio Research still make their 6 channel pre? Also, did'nt CJ just ome out with one?"
Yes, on both counts.

Kal

Kal,

Have you heard either of these? If so, how do they stack up to the Bel Canto?

Chris

I've only heard them at demos at CES or CEDIA.

Kal

Copland makes a 6-channel all-analog tubed preamp, model CVA 306http://www.divertech.com/coplandcva306.html, that retails for $2800. C-j's new one, also tubed, the MET1, retails for $7500, and Harry Pearson in 'The Absolute Sound' just gave it a rave preview.

I sure like the sound of my Audio Refinements Pre 5, in which I've upgraded the coupling and PS caps, but I sure have the hots for that c-j!
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Jeffreybehr,
What TAS issue are you referring to?
I'm interested in that preamp myself, and I talked briefly with Mr.Johnson at CES about it, but it wasn't playing at the time.
BTW, I have McIntosh C-45 in my system.