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    Join Date: Dec 2015

    Location: Alicante. Spain.

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    I'm Adrian.

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    So, what is the Truth? And why am I selling it?

    The Truth is unquestionably the most transparent linestage available today in comparison to all other types that have passed through my hands It will literally blow your mind from the first note when you realise just how much information you've actually been unaware of in your music. It's inner workings are shrouded in mystery, its effect is magical, and it's maker is passionate about it's abilities and is always at the end of an email to help.

    Why am I selling it? Because I have a niggle that it isn't compatible with my ARC ref 75 with it's super sensitive jfet coupled inputs, though this is total conjecture. The Truth was fine, and indeed the 75 was fine until I connected a second hand CDP directly into the ref 75 and either by coincidence or something else the 75 lost a channel, the Truth wasn't in the chain at that time.

    It has worked flawlessly, breathtakingly well with my Cary's 805c's as well as my Hiraga class A solid state.

    It's quirky, must always have a source connected, sounds better left on permanently, and has a volume control that only really works between 5 to and 10 past the hour.

    It has a handsome handcrafted walnut sleeve made by Steve (Magna audio), turned aluminium feet, and 1920's Bakelite knobs for volume, balance and source (3 inputs).
    It also has two outputs so can drive a sub. It is unique.

    Anyone reading my recent thread about the ref 75 will realise I've become quite paranoid about my entire system - and am changing components for a fresh start..

    Original cost was €1100 (not counting customs) plus around €250 for the sleeve. It also comes with a fancy mains cable.

    A Class A product, and in fact Arthur Salvatore's reference, it's power to resolve is beguiling and addictive. There are no veils, no noise - nothing but musical surprises.

    Asking €690. PayPal gift. Postage depending on country but it's quite light so shouldn't be too much.

    Gulp - am I really don't this?IMG_20170530_160514.jpg
    Last edited by struth; 17-05-2018 at 07:38. Reason: change text 4 to 3 inputs
    Technics SP10 mk2
    Jan Allaerts MC 1 Boron mk1 cart
    Miyajima Shilabe cart
    Hashimoto HM-X SUT
    Siggwan (gimballed not unipivot) Cocobola 12"
    Aurorasound Vida LCR Phonostage
    The Truth linestage
    Dave Slagle Autoformer Volume Controller
    Cary 805c SET amps
    Audio Note ANe-SPX speakers
    Townshend Isolda speaker cables
    Cardas Golden Presence interconnects

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    Bigman80 Guest

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    Wow, this won't be around long.

    GLWS

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    Join Date: Dec 2015

    Location: Alicante. Spain.

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    I'm Adrian.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bigman80 View Post
    Wow, this won't be around long.

    GLWS
    Let's see...
    Technics SP10 mk2
    Jan Allaerts MC 1 Boron mk1 cart
    Miyajima Shilabe cart
    Hashimoto HM-X SUT
    Siggwan (gimballed not unipivot) Cocobola 12"
    Aurorasound Vida LCR Phonostage
    The Truth linestage
    Dave Slagle Autoformer Volume Controller
    Cary 805c SET amps
    Audio Note ANe-SPX speakers
    Townshend Isolda speaker cables
    Cardas Golden Presence interconnects

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    I'm tempted myself lol
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    Let's see...

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    Join Date: Dec 2015

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bigman80 View Post
    I'm tempted myself lol
    It's a drug.... Very hard to quit once tried - this may not be the end of my journey with the Truth....
    Technics SP10 mk2
    Jan Allaerts MC 1 Boron mk1 cart
    Miyajima Shilabe cart
    Hashimoto HM-X SUT
    Siggwan (gimballed not unipivot) Cocobola 12"
    Aurorasound Vida LCR Phonostage
    The Truth linestage
    Dave Slagle Autoformer Volume Controller
    Cary 805c SET amps
    Audio Note ANe-SPX speakers
    Townshend Isolda speaker cables
    Cardas Golden Presence interconnects

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    Bigman80 Guest

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    Hmm, I'll do some reading on it.
    Quote Originally Posted by farflungstar View Post
    It's a drug.... Very hard to quit once tried - this may not be the end of my journey with the Truth....

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    Location: Bristol, since 1978. Current house since 1996!

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    Tempting....better than my 'Stereo Coffee'?
    You can read here...
    http://www.high-endaudio.com/RC-Linestages.html
    Chris.

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    lordmortlock Guest

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    I’d put it in a cupboard Adey. You’ll want this back in your system again one day and you’ll kick yourself for selling it.

    Ask me how I know!

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    Join Date: Dec 2015

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    Quote Originally Posted by lordmortlock View Post
    I’d put it in a cupboard Adey. You’ll want this back in your system again one day and you’ll kick yourself for selling it.

    Ask me how I know!
    Hmmm you might be right. I've been turning it over and over in my mind all day since putting the ad. I'm split, truly. When I think of it's abilities I'm not sure I can live without it. I need to see what the Luxman loses out on in comparison before I ditch the baby with the bath water. That arrives Monday.

    Ok. Withdrawn from sale, at least until next week.
    Technics SP10 mk2
    Jan Allaerts MC 1 Boron mk1 cart
    Miyajima Shilabe cart
    Hashimoto HM-X SUT
    Siggwan (gimballed not unipivot) Cocobola 12"
    Aurorasound Vida LCR Phonostage
    The Truth linestage
    Dave Slagle Autoformer Volume Controller
    Cary 805c SET amps
    Audio Note ANe-SPX speakers
    Townshend Isolda speaker cables
    Cardas Golden Presence interconnects

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    lordmortlock Guest

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    Good shout. That’s what I’ve done with my jsoundlabs 300b. I’m not using it right now but I’d rather have it under the bed than the £500 odd it owes me sat in the bank.

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