Graham Slee "Elevator EXP" ???

[Qwin]

Anyone got or heard this step up device?

I have seen glowing reviews claiming only the very best and many times the price SUT's can better it.

Considering a change in my system - Maybe a Croft Micro 25 pre/phono with the Elevator for LOMC.

I would prefer an owners opinion rather than a comercial review so has anyone used one?

[Stratmangler]

Join the GSP forum.
They have a loan programme, so you can get to use one in your own system.
They're a good bunch of guys over there too.

[Qwin]

Thanks for the tip Chris.

[mike1210]

Have one myself which I oddly use with a Trichord Dino. Like the sound of it with the Dino so got a Reflex M on loan to try. Did not like that combo at all. Sounded "bitty" like a processed CD.

Much preferred the Reflex M with a Budgie Step up that I have. Much more warm likeable sound.

Good loading options on the Elevator as well.

IIRC you may be able to loan on the Graham slee forums

[Stratmangler]

Have one myself which I oddly use with a Trichord Dino. Like the sound of it with the Dino so got a Reflex M on loan to try. Did not like that combo at all. Sounded "bitty" like a processed CD.

Much preferred the Reflex M with a Budgie Step up that I have. Much more warm likeable sound.

Good loading options on the Elevator as well.

IIRC you may be able to loan on the Graham slee forums

Which cart are you running Mike?

[mike1210]

Denon DL103r with matched voltages. Jelco 750 arm and Oyaide head shell with extra weight.

[Stratmangler]

Interesting that you didn't like the Elevator with the Reflex.
Did you have them both powered with the PSU1 ?

[mike1210]

Yep both PSU1's. I liked the mid-range but thought bass was light and it sounded flat and too much like a CD.

It arguably sounded clearer than the Dino, but I listen mainly to dance music and like a warm punchy sound.

Bass on the Dino I find can be a bit loose but was far better than the Slee combo. Using a Budgie Step up though and the Slee Reflex M I thought it sounded very good but still not enough Bass. Much warmer sound that on long listens would be much more enjoyable.

This is Budgie I have:

http://www.parksaudiollc.com/budgiesut.html

Budgie needs to be carefully positioned I found as it does pick up hum very easily, something I've heard SUT's do unless you take care with this.

[mike1210]

Just to add great loan system on the forum though. You just pay postage so it worked out at about £14 for around 2 week lend. Love my Ultra-Linear Slee headphone amp though which I recently upgrade to Diamond edition using the DIY kit.

[CageyH]

Did you notice a big difference with the Diamond edition?