Audio Horizons TP 2.0 Preamplifier

Gammajo,

You described it very well. My original brief review was posted on the Audio Horizons website, similar to yours.

I think we're all on the same page here as far as sonic descriptives are concerned, and that says a LOT.

The TP 2.0 combines the classic tube sound without the added artifacts yet remains neutral with a natural warmth.

It also slams out the yang-yang with micro and macro dynamics and a dead quiet background.

My next move is sending Joseph my CEC transport "which he is very familiar with" to work some magic into.

I also agree with RX8man in that both micro and macro dynamics are superb. One of the many attributes that makes Joseph's preamp so "captivating".

It's been mentioned before in various threads that Joseph can work wonders with older, as well as newer, tuners. If you have an older,analog tuner, for @ $300.00 Joseph can turn it into one of your favorite used sources. I find myself listening to my local NPR college station quite often into the late hours.

Sherod - As I know zilch about tuners my plan is to ask Joseph or Victor to scan the used tuners on audiogon for a good one to mod when I am ready.

There also seems to be more dynamic range in that sometimes familar recordings go suddenly louder or softer than I am used to hearing on other equipment