Backert Labs preamp

I've owned a Rhythm 1.1 since early 2014, and I think it is outstanding. It has great authority and great clarity/transparency. Especially surprising clarity in the bass. Music has real energy with this preamp, makes it exciting to listen to music again. I listen to all genres. With this Pre in the mix I had to get a (DO NOT DISTURB)door tag!!! Looking forward to Teajays review.I hope he's digging it as much as I am. Rolling tubes is easy & fun, knowing your getting the most from your tubes at all times is great. If your looking for a Preamp, check it out This company was friendly to deal with , count me as a satisfied customer
Mackave

There's now a "rave" review on Positive Feedback. The reviewer, however, concludes that there's stiff competition in the price range from other line stages, that he apparently hasn't heard, as well as his own EAR 868. The latter is actually considerably less expensive than the 1.1 without its' phono stage. He doesn't actually compare the sonics of the units, nor does he say which he prefers. Has anyone compared the 1.1 to other "top flight" preamps? Srajen compared the sonics of the Nagra Jazz to the 1.1 in his review. I've heard that HW put the 1.1 on the level of the CJ GAT....Mat?

Hi,
If a review is helpful, Michael Wechsberg of Positive Feedback recently posted this:

http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue76/backert_linestage.htm

Anybody do a direct comparison with other "top flight" preamps?

Lula,
For Teajay's upcoming review in HomeTheaterReview.com, he is comparing the Rhythm 1.1 directly against various top-flight tubed preamplifiers. The results should be out soon. Of course, we have also conducted comparisons but you are probably looking for a more neutral source of information. :O)