Wyetech Labs Ruby Std preamp - any views?

Best sounding products and best managed businesses don't always go hand in hand unfortunately.

I will have a chance to listen to the new Ruby STD next week. I came real close to purchasing an Opal but could not get my mind around the cosmetics, lack of remote, and the very industrial looking design. If the Ruby STD is that much better than the Opal, I just might get over my former reservations.

I just wish Roger would give us a remote option, a non-purple option, and cleaner less homemade look. At a minimum, bring back the gold plated knobs

Hi Brf,
If you don't mind I'd be interested in readingI your impression of the Ruby STD, sure seems to be a fine product.
Charles,

Will do Charles, I will post my listening impressions on this thread.

+1. Love my Hovland, but interested in your impressions.