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Who's your guitar daddy now?
03-05-09: JppennTvad...where did you see Abercrombie? The Jazz Bakery in Venice, CA. Great room for jazz, IMO. 
I ask again, has anyone heard the Tempo El.Preamp?
but it strikes me that we are approaching the point where all audiophiles are reviewers. The whole industry is one big insider suckupathon. Drubin (Threads | Answers)It has struck me the number of audiophiles who only a few years ago began asking ... 
I ask again, has anyone heard the Tempo El.Preamp?
Due to your ebullient enthusiasm over 5 1/2 years for the H-Cat preamp. 
Phono Preamp Recommendation
03-05-09: Dodgealum ...in this economy I am going to lean toward established manufacturers who will (hopefully) still be around five years from now.Based on that criteria, the only units on your list that I would consider would be the products fro... 
Tube Rolling - No Change in Sound
Excellent answer from Mlsstl. 
I ask again, has anyone heard the Tempo El.Preamp?
03-05-09: TbgMy interest in the Tempo...is just the continuing quest for perfect reproduction.Thanks for answering my question. 
Maybe your turntable setup is actually okay . . .
Your audio dealer must have a bottle of Tums ready just for your phone calls or visits. 
I ask again, has anyone heard the Tempo El.Preamp?
Do you still have the same system you had two years ago?Tbg (System | Threads | Answers)That's not relevant to this thread.This is about your question regarding a new preamp, particularly taken in context with this 5 1/2 year old thread which chro... 
If you play your music between 10 and 12 on the d
I'm demoing a passive. It sounds best at 1:00 and beyond...all the way to full throttle. 
Heavy Power Cords
A little Blu-Tack on the cord's EIC can help secure it in the socket. 
If you play your music between 10 and 12 on the d
It depends on the preamp, amp and speakers.10 to 12 on the dial is not universal fot what you are describing, which as far I can tell is when the sound fills out completely with good dynamics and extension.The ideal system plays as well at low vol... 
I ask again, has anyone heard the Tempo El.Preamp?
Are you looking to replace the H-Cat? I thought you were very pleased with it; to the point of having heard nothing better in your years of being an audiophile? 
I ask again, has anyone heard the Tempo El.Preamp?
Tbg, surely you know by asking this question you are opening yourself up to scrutiny?Aren't you thoroughly satisfied with your other preamp, which has been the subject of a long thread?Are you an audio masochist?:) 
need warm and LAID BACK hi-rez/focused power cord
I agree with Rfogel8. The OP's problem lies elsewhere than wire (which he's admitted).Sometimes, it's very difficult to make the decision to correct the problem, particularly when doing so present a hassle. However, the result of correcting the so... 
Are you delighted at your present system?
Mine continues to evolve and improve. Delighted? How about very encouraged.