audio horizons-Unhappy & Why

Cedar,
I also thought about the poor use of wording in the OP thread. It does seem to give an initial impression that he already doesn't like it. Anyway, I'm looking forward to hearing other viewpoints. In the over 1000 post thread, Victor mentioned when someone asked him that the average return of preamp demos was about 10%.

Well he does say try to steer him away from the Audio Horizons, no reason given. He asks specifically for alternatives to think about.
I am not commenting on how good or bad it sounds.
He is suffering having to make major decision. Perhaps your reassurances is all he needs. I simply told him of the pleasure I now have.

Lots of great preamps for under $3k. Heck, I just found two under $500 that compete well with other preamps I've owned that cost 5 - 6 times more.

Considering the generous trial period, as well as the many happy users, why not listen to the Audio Horizons and decide for yourself. Maybe try and get a couple more preamps on trial at the same time so you can compare.

Not sure why you would want to be talked out of something that has very little risk to begin with.

Possibly could have chosen my subject header differently, however, it appears with all the adulations of the AH, as well as any preamp, I wanted to know why someone was unhappy with the unit and what preamp they opted for. Sometimes more is learned from weaknesses than strengths.

I tried a full (with all the options) Audio Horizons Preamp. At the same time they also sent several of their interconnects.
I thought wow , Great Service from a great company.

Alas, I like Tvad was not impressed with the sound quality. And the sound quality is what it is all about.

The Preamp had very little left, middle, right,channel seperation. Everything seemed to come from the middle, between the speakers.

I really wanted to like the unit because of the great customer service.

I agree, you should try it for 30 days in your own system and then you decide.