Looking for Polarity Invert Feature...

Vett93, your speakers are probably not polarity coherent (most aren't). I never heard polarity differences on that Chesky CD either, before I got my Gallo Reference 3 speakers.

I ended up with an Aesthetix Calypso linestage for this very reason (polarity switching via the remote). Plato, the Calypso offers both RCA and XLR inputs/outputs -- all of them -- another reason I like it. Dave

Guys,

I really appreciate your help on this. Another fellow e-mailed me privately and suggested the Parasound Halo JC-2, which is also a very good candidate.

Regarding the audibility of absolute polarity, I have always had phase-coherent speakers and have always heard differences in my recordings when going from absolute polarity to inverted polarity. For whatever reason, I usually hear more of a difference if there is a tube component somewhere in the signal path.

The Modwright 36.5 has a phase inversion switch, and would be another fine candidate in your search. Not sure which of your amps you are looking to pair it off with so I cannot speak to synergy. There are a few reviews you could read online. The phase inversion is also on the remote for the 36.5.

Good luck!

Marco

My Audio Synthesis DAX decoder has switch.

Aesthetix Calypso. Adjustable via remote control or face panel.