Revelation: dearth of user reviews
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Topic: Revelation: dearth of user reviews
Posted By: less
Subject: Revelation: dearth of user reviews
Date Posted: 21 Nov 2009 at 12:52am
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There appears to be a dearth of owner / user reviews for the GSP Revelation Phono preamp in this section.
As I have just ordered a Revelation I will post a review here when I have it in my hands. I thought that it might also be good idea to link this to other posts such as what I listen to and why, how I came to order the Revelation in the first place (along with a voyager and Novo - kit- ) etc. The whole raison d'etre of the GSP Forum is for GSP owners to share their experiences and thoughts on Graham Slee products, and members do do that, although it seems to me, so far, to have been limited to a subset of the products that Graham offers. At the risk of sounding pompous (I don't mean to) I hope that by making links to other posts, in which I explore the journey that brought me here, others will be able to recognise their own HiFi aspirations and values. It is all about the music! Of course, if you think I should just shut up....  ------------- I don't do mediocrity! Les Sutherland |
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Posted By: tg [RIP]
Date Posted: 21 Nov 2009 at 2:56am
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I am sure you will be helpful. Perhaps, like in the Bible, after Revelation there is nothing left to say ? |
Posted By: Graham Slee
Date Posted: 22 Nov 2009 at 2:12am
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Would this HiFi+ review do? http://www.avguide.com/review/tead-groove-plus-srx-herron-audio-vpth-2-graham-slee-revelation-phonostages?page=5 - http://www.avguide.com/review/tead-groove-plus-srx-herron-audio-vpth-2-graham-slee-revelation-phonostages?page=5 ------------- That none should be able to park up and enjoy the view without a smartphone and the knowledge in how to use apps |
Posted By: less
Date Posted: 22 Nov 2009 at 1:19pm
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Graham,
that is definitely an excellent review, and not one I have come across before. I do hope that people reading it realise that the Revelation was being compared to two other products costing over four times the price of the Revelation (when VAT and duty is taken into account), which just goes to show the astonishing value that you build into your products. And, perhaps, the astonishing margins other manufacturers build into theirs? The other point about that particular review, as with other products, is that the reviewer is pairing with turntables and amps costing a small (large?) fortune. I am sure that there are many people, like myself (and you!) who have rather more modest budgets. They want to know how your products sound with equipment in their price range 
However the point of my post was that there is a lack of owner reviews on the Revelation, i.e. from members of this forum, which I believe is what you try to encourage. Anyway, I will post a review from my POV in due course, and will endeavour to make it equally informative and interesting 
Les ------------- I don't do mediocrity! Les Sutherland |
Posted By: less
Date Posted: 02 Dec 2009 at 5:55pm
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Revelation delivered today
It's plugged in on the start of it's burn-in. I am going to give it a few days before I even attempt to listen to it. That will give me time to get familiar with the SOLO SRGII, which is due to land tomorrow 
And I've got my Novo. Life just seems to get better 
Reviews in due course, don't go away! Les ------------- I don't do mediocrity! Les Sutherland |
Posted By: Bi-wire
Date Posted: 15 Jul 2011 at 6:42pm
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I've been using a Revelation M for several months now and it just seems to get better and better. Initial set-up was to power a Rega Planar 3/RB300/Ortofon 530 combination into one of the line level inputs of an Audiolab 8000A. After leaving the Revelation powered up for about a week to burn-in, the difference between it and the Audiolab's built-in phono stage was ... a revelation!
The inevitable surface hiss was reduced and sent well to the background while the soundstage was widened and made more 3-dimentional. It presented detail that I didn't know existed and made the whole vinyl listening experience much more exciting. The effect was so marked that even Mrs Bi-wire, who professes to be tone deaf, noticed the improvement straight away.
Most of the time, the selection switches are set to RIAA but I have experimented with a couple of old DECCA recordings and the bias settings really do have an impact.
The Revelation was the first stage of a major upgrade plan and I have since swapped the Audiolab for a pair of Icon Audio MB90s controlled from a passive pre-amp. I had reservations about using a passive-pre but both Graham, and David Shaw at Icon, put my mind at rest (thanks Graham). My fears were, of course, unfounded and the Revelation feeds those valves beautifully.
Next step is a turntable change, but that'll have to wait a few months.
Bi-wire
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Posted By: tg [RIP]
Date Posted: 17 Jul 2011 at 5:55am
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Good to hear Thank you for sharing with us. |
Posted By: less
Date Posted: 18 Jul 2012 at 7:30pm
Unfortunately ill health intervened.....  And now a house move is on the cards and my system has had to be disconnected whilst we decorate prior to selling (or trying to!). But, I will pick this thread up again as soon as I can. Les ------------- I don't do mediocrity! Les Sutherland |
less wrote:Posted By: Fatmangolf
Date Posted: 18 Jul 2012 at 8:32pm
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Thanks for resurrecting this thread Less. I suggest plugging the Revelation in when you arrive and it may be close to perfection after a couple of days of unpacking. Best wishes for your new home. Jon ------------- Jon Open mind and ears whilst owning GSP Genera, Accession M, Accession MC, Elevator EXP, Solo ULDE, Proprius amps, Cusat50 cables, Lautus digital cable, Spatia cables and links, and a Majestic DAC. |
Posted By: less
Date Posted: 18 Jul 2012 at 8:42pm
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Thanks Jon, it may be a little while before we can move but at least we believe we know where we are going! We hope to purchase my late Mother in Law's house, which means moving to North Somerset from glorious sunny Devon (ha bloody Ha!) Les ------------- I don't do mediocrity! Les Sutherland |