Placete Model Preamplifiers
Placete Model Preamplifiers
USER REVIEWS
[Feb 15, 2024]
kalylcie
Strength:
Preamplifiers come in various models and brands, Pizza Tower each with its unique features, specifications, and design. Weakness:
Without more specific information about the "Placete Model" preamplifier, it's challenging to provide details about its characteristics or functionality. Purchased: New
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[Apr 05, 2023]
SheilaBoserio
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I love this product. It is amazing. It is of the highest quality and it is affordable. For insurance consultancy, call us now. Weakness:
None None None Price Paid: $200
Purchased: New
Model Year: 2010
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[Mar 23, 2023]
QoPain
Strength:
Some parts have a weakness, but overall it is good quality. Weakness:
I love it. I really appreciate the product so much. Thank you so much! - QoP | https://www.bathroomrenovationguelph.ca/ Purchased: New
Model Year: 2019
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[Jun 04, 2021]
Thomas Maxwell
Strength:
Transparent sound and imaging. irrigation ballarat arborist click here car detailing ballarat Weakness:
Shows up any weakness of other components. Build quality should have better designed chassis. www.commercialpaintersbrisbane.com click here |
[Mar 01, 2003]
Joe
Audio Enthusiast
I have just installed this unit between my Sony DVP9000ES and Audio Research 100.2. I have been very impressed to date. This preamp works as advertised. I can clearly hear certain vocal passages and soft percussion that I could not make out before. Perhaps, the most honest product I have encountered. It reduces the signal and imparts clarity and lower distortion just as Guy Hammel said it would. |
[Feb 05, 2003]
JD3
AudioPhile
Strength:
Clarity & fine-tunning
Weakness:
Needs short length cables with passive unit My NHT VT-2 5.1 audio/video system needed an analog volume control to play SACD from a Sony 9000ES CD/DVD/SACD player with a by-pass when using a Theta Casa Nova to play DVD. Placete had the right combo for just over $1100. While this Review area only has space for a pre-amp unit, Placete has 3 different pre-amps, an active unit at around $4000, a passive unit at around $1400, & the one I got, a Volume Control Unit for a single input for $1000 with an added by-pass for an extra $100. Easy to set up & plays analog SACD with such clarity that my NHT VT-2 sounds almost as good as my larger stereo system with Martin Logan SL3's. This is the answer for audio-manics that need a simple answer to play SACD stereo within an all digital 5.1 digital system Similar Products Used: Audio Reseach LS9 & LS16, Theta Casa Nova |
[Jan 30, 2003]
Verbatum
AudioPhile
Strength:
An open window to the recording. Nice build quality. Neutral, not euphonic
Weakness:
Not a weakness really but should be partnered with gear that does not have glaring defects like el cheapo CD players. I have the passive version and it is simply a straight wire with gain...the ideal that all preamps are supposed to strive for...but seldom achieve. Requires a good break in. Fit and finish are absolutely first rate. Transparent, grainless and uncolored. Similar Products Used: Bryston, Conrad Johnson, Rogue, Classe |
[Dec 13, 2002]
fordcoupe
AudioPhile
Strength:
Dynamics/soundstaging/transparency
Weakness:
Underwhelming cosmetics. I inserted the Placette one input remote unit into my system with much anticipation It did not disappoint! Rather, it was very dynamic and transparent. The soundstage was wider and deeper than my previous active preamps (exc. the Cello). This passive pre is worth every penny, and a bargain used. I have used the EVS passive controls and found them to lack in dynamics. I use only a turntable, so the single input is all that is needed. My system is a Basis table/Graham 2.2/VPI SDS/Helikon/Pass Xono/Placette/KR VT6000 monos/Nordost Quattros and SPM Ref. cables/Virt. Dynamics Nite power cords/Wilson Watt/active air suspension tables. Similar Products Used: TLC 1R passive/KR P150 active/CJ Premier 14 active/EVS passive/Cello Palette(wonderful, but too many inputs and controls). |
[Jun 17, 2002]
gold
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Dynamic, Good bass drive, No veiling like some tube preamps, No brightness like some solid state preamps.
Weakness:
Looks! This thing is just not pretty at all. Nice preamp! Clearly the best passive unit on the market. If you want to hear clarity from your source material you must try the Placette. It really is transparent. Some might like tubes but the low noise floor makes the Placette my first choice. Similar Products Used: BAT 3i, Reference line, First sound, Classe, Krell, Plinius, McCormick |
[May 24, 2002]
Illoong Kwon
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Transparency
Weakness:
Lack of dynamics Matched with Musical fidelity A3CR amp and Rega Planet 2000 CD player, this preamp failed to impress me. Yes, I did use low inductance silver ICs. This was disappointing since Guy Hummel at Placette assured me that it will match well with my system. Simply put, the lack of dynamics was so apparent. Back to Rogue 66 magnum tube preamp, the dynamics were back. Much better... By all means, try it before you buy. Similar Products Used: Musical Fidelity A3CR, Rogue 66 magnum, Cary SLP-2002 |