RESTEK Consens Preamplifier + mains unit. XLR/rca in/out. Black, excellent.

[User211]

I borrowed Jerry's. It does sound good. Surprisingly so I thought since my tastes usually dictate valves.

But this really does sound good and it is solid state. Achievement

[Lawrence001]

I used to love my Challenger. Nice to see they haven't dropped the tradition of putting the name on the front in glowing red letters

[User211]

Actually I think Jerry's was a Challenger...

[jandl100]

Whoa guys - different animals.

The Challenger is an integrated amp from Restek's midline range.
The Consens on sale here is a preamp from their premium range - and while the Challenger is good, the Consens provides an altogether higher level of sound quality imho.

(I've owned both. In fact, the commercial relationship between Restek and Trigon - I think some Restek engineers founded Trigon - led me to buy my current Trigon monoblocks -- which are excellent!)

[Bamby]

Up please

[Bamby]

** SOLD **

[jandl100]

Yay, lucky new owner. A very fine pre.

[User211]

Thinking about it, memory says I actually had a Challenger. OK for an integrated but didn't keep it long.

Also, this thing is on another level to the Challenger in terms of general impressiveness. This is a nice preamp.

That R/C is just weird, though. Takes some getting used to!

Enjoy.

[weetabix]

Well, congratulations to the new owner,

It is indeed a very fine pre-amplifier, I continue to enjoy mine with my Extract Monos, the Consens has no signature of it's own, it's very silent in that respect.

A joy to own.