"Hi Guys,
My preamp arrived today. All
I can say is Wow!! I am extremely overwhelmed and extremely
grateful. For the first time in my audiophile life, and
especially since I became a reviewer, I was made to feel
special. This is way, way, more than I was expecting and
even surpassed what I imagined could have been possible. I
know I jokingly mentioned to Bill that I wanted my preamp to
be special because it would have stand up to some strong
scrutiny and be used in some pretty high quality reviews,
but I had no idea what you guys had in mind.
First
of all, I really thought I would have a nicer performing
“Statement” and am still shocked that mine says “Silver
Statement” on the front. And yes, though I know it needs to
break-in, I do hear differences, or should I say, increases
in performance from the Reference to my Silver Statement. I
looked inside and just drooled. I need to wear a bib when I
look inside of my preamplifier. Note I keep saying “my
preamplifier” as I am so proud of it. The wood accents are
just truly marvelous, making mine the most beautiful “Silver
Statement”, make that most beautiful preamplifier, on the
entire planet.
I am still in shock and awe.
I don’t even want to work this afternoon. I’ve already put
myself in “busy” mode on my Instant Messenger, twice, for 45
minutes, and gone to my listening room to enjoy music. I
need to take pictures. I need to let the fella’s know that
my preamplifier, my Silver Statement, is here so they can
come and bask in its glow and hear how music is supposed to
sound. My head is spinning right now and I’m floating on
Cloud 9. Again, I want to thank you guys so much. You
should be proud to know you made a grown man cry today."
-Michael Wright
www.soundstage.com