Is the BAlabo BC-1 MKII Preamp the reigning King?


Tube vs. Solid State...Tube vs. Solid State...Zzzzzzzzzz...
Those days are over. Several years ago both Robert Harley and Jonathan Valin reviewed and Amp and Preamp from a company out of Scotts Valley, CA. called BAlabo, (Bridge Audio Laboratory}. After extended listening sessions Harley and Valin concluded that the BAlabo BC-1 MKII Preamp and the BP-1 MKII amp are the worlds finest sounding products
and what they heard was the greatest listening experience of their entire careers. They concluded that their is no tube or solid state product anywhere on planet earth that even comes close to the performance level of these products.
Tubes have that special liquid, lush, blooming midrange and the BAlabo does all tubes will do but on a much higher, superior level from their solid state designs. Curious if any Philes out there own or have experienced these products.
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In the true form of TAS, we really won't know what they thought of it until the new, improved,BAlabo Preamp comes out. These guys are funny. I really like Jon Valin-read his latest Walker Turntable review. He doesn't tell us the problems with the prior model until all the issues are gone with the new model. I have seen this a few times. Hate to say it (as TAS is my favorite and, as I said, I really respect and admire Mr. Valin), but, TAS obviously, has become an extension of their favored paid advertisers. Sorry to say. These guys are us hobbiest's best eyes and ears...
If all knew the inside industry "stories" of Mr. Valin it would be very clear how he comes to these conclusions.