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Decware CSP2 +

How good is this as a preamp? How does it compare with much more expensive units? My most recent active tube linestages have been CAT SL1, Joule LA-150MKII SE, and Dodd. Does it compete in that league? If not, how so? The fact I can use it as a headphone amp is just icing on the cake. My current reference is the Lightspeed Attenuator, but I want an RCA-based tube linestage to throw in the mix. This is for a single source CD system.
pubul57
dhcod
710 posts
 
Hi Pubul- Did you ever purchase one of these? I also have an LDR preamp but as you stated, love the idea of a Headphone Amp/Pre combo.
pubul57 OP
3,712 posts
 
No, I just have not pulled the trigger on it yet. In the winter I use my Atma-sphere gear, but once it warms up I might be looking again to find something to match with my Music Reference RM10 MKII in addition to the Lightspeed.
dhcod
710 posts
 
I think he has a money back if you don't like it deal (less 10%) so I may give it a shot. I don't want to lose the transparency of the LDR, nor the black backgrounds but I must say the LDR does have the drawback of not being very linear in it's volume levels across the dial. And I find that there are about 4 spots on the dial that it sounds its best.
rischa
64 posts
 
Ordered a CSP2+ a couple weeks ago to mate with my Odyssey Khartago. Steve from Decware said there were 90 units ahead of mine (not all CSP2's, of course), and it would take about 12 weeks. So, if you order one, you best be a patient man.
pubul57 OP
3,712 posts
 
You want to know patience? Order an Ars Sonum integrated:)
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