[bhd812]

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Originally Posted by Ray Samuels /img/forum/go_quote.gif NEXT.. Ray Samuels

cool I call number one!


lol

Ray my ears are taking a day off, I tried to get them but their not up for nothing. think my wallet is in the same union as my ears..my wallet walked off and the ears are following it..hehe

 

[dr.morton]

I have no need for a headphone amp like this but I would love to have something similar nice looking for my home speakers.

 

[kool bubba ice]

This thing is nuts.. & knowing Ray it's worth every penny.. Build quality on RSA products can not be touched IMO..

 

[aryaah]

I mailed my check to Ray today to purchase a B-52 amplifier.

The combination of features and Ray's exceptional manufacturing/build qualities made this headphone amp/preamp very suitable for my needs. I have no doubt that it will be a sonically superior product, based on the experience to date.

Aryaah

 

[bhd812]

Well my ears are feeling better and I spent the day off today to do some music listening. as a headphone amp its very neutral. some recordings sound way to much mids, others sound way to many highs, other to much bass..

then I firgured out I need to turn the volume down, after that it got really smooth and easy. speaking of volume she has some power to her. tops I can go is 10 oclock using senn600's. as a pre I listened to a few lp's today and enjoyed every second! very wide soundstage is the first thing you notice.. very nice mids with bass thats not upfront but in its place and low to the ground.

I am not wowed by the b52 but I really have not compared her to the ca-2 directly yet..like I said I just listened to some music and enjoyed her company today. I mean I am not the type to kiss on the first date if ya get what I am saying...hehe







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Originally Posted by aryaah /img/forum/go_quote.gif I mailed my check to Ray today to purchase a B-52 amplifier. The combination of features and Ray's exceptional manufacturing/build qualities made this headphone amp/preamp very suitable for my needs. I have no doubt that it will be a sonically superior product, based on the experience to date. Aryaah

Once I get my link card in (Ill food stamp) Then I can maybe buy some tubes to roll and we then can do a tube rolling thread..

 

[The Monkey]

That is a beautiful piece of equipment. Stunning.

 

[Audio Addict]

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Originally Posted by dr.morton /img/forum/go_quote.gif I have no need for a headphone amp like this but I would love to have something similar nice looking for my home speakers.

This is a great preamp and will be hard to find much better for your speaker system. The Headphone driving is just a plus.

 

[Sovkiller]

Ray congratulations, this is a nice piece of technology, soundwise (I heard it briefly in the NYC meeting) and of course the manufacture as usual in all your products top notch...Honestly it is really really hard to imagine anything manufactured in a similar way from a such small company....You are simply insane!!!

 

[Ray Samuels]

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Originally Posted by Sovkiller /img/forum/go_quote.gif Ray congratulations, this is a nice piece of technology, soundwise (I heard it briefly in the NYC meeting) and of course the manufacture as usual in all your products top notch...Honestly it is really really hard to imagine anything manufactured in a similar way from a such small company....You are simply insane!!!

Thank you my friend for your kind words.
Till we meet again...
Cheers.
Ray Samuels

 

[Wmcmanus]

Amazing piece of high end audio gear. I had the pleasure of giving it a brief test ride at the South Florida meet this weekend. It sounds as beautiful as it looks! As a headphone amp alone, it's worth more than the asking price IMO, and I've yet to hear what it can do as a preamp. Thankfully, I'm not in the market for either a headphone amp or a preamp, or my wallet would most certainly take a hit.

 

[studeb]

No phono

Why?

 

[mikeg]

I fully agree with Wayne. I listened closely to the B52 at the South Florida meet, using a single ended R10, and a balanced DT880. In the single ended mode, Ray's B52's performance was similar to that of my upgraded Supra SDS. As for the B52s sound in balance mode, it sounded terrific through a balanced DT880. So, it's clear that Ray's B52 is a truly exceptional amp. As to its cosmetic appearance, it is a really beautiful piece of equipment that can be proudly placed in the finest audio setups.

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Originally Posted by Wmcmanus /img/forum/go_quote.gif Amazing piece of high end audio gear. I had the pleasure of giving it a brief test ride at the South Florida meet this weekend. It sounds as beautiful as it looks! As a headphone amp alone, it's worth more than the asking price IMO, and I've yet to hear what it can do as a preamp. Thankfully, I'm not in the market for either a headphone amp or a preamp, or my wallet would most certainly take a hit.

 

[Ray Samuels]

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Originally Posted by studeb /img/forum/go_quote.gif No phono Why?

We do have the Emmeline XR-10B, balanced phono stage, nominated by Sterteophile meg. as product of the year, available. If teamed with the B-52 pre-amp/headphone amp, you will truely be in for a great vinyl bliss.
Ray Samuels

 

[studeb]

Mr. Samuels,

i am quite aware of the XR-10B but, being an old fart, i still prefer the one box kind of solution. That's all.

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Originally Posted by Ray Samuels /img/forum/go_quote.gif We do have the Emmeline XR-10B, balanced phono stage, nominated by $tereophile mag. as product of the year, available. If teamed with the B-52 pre-amp/headphone amp, you will truely be in for a great vinyl bliss. Ray Samuels

 

[*645-k701]

I must have it, the edge of the rainbow is so close...
stunning stuff there,topshelf..

hard to think it prolly sounds better than it looks.