[Vinnie R.]

All,

I am very excited and humbled to see that the SoundStage! review of the Isabellina HPA
came out today, and received a "Reviewers Choice" Award 

http://www.soundstage.com/equipment/redwine_isabellina_hpa.htm

I want to thank Uday Reddy (and SoundStage!) for taking the time and effort in evaluating the Isabellina HPA - and highlighting the sonic characteristics that make the HPA unique and very addicting to listen to. 

Its freedom from the AC grid allowed it to provide the purest music signal, elevating my enjoyment of what truly matters: the music. Couple its performance with headphones to its qualities as a standalone preamplifier-DAC and you begin to see its value. Yes, there are cheaper and more compact competitors, even ones with USB DACs, that are getting rave reviews. But none offers the Isabellina HPA’s combination of musicality, versatility, crystal-clear sound, and battery power. As I said above, once you get a taste of the Red Wine sound, you won’t want to settle for anything less -- and with RWA’s 30-day, money-back guarantee, you have nothing to lose.

Happy Listening,

Vinnie

[Mariusz]

Congrats Vinnie.
Great review.


In desperation for new preamp I almost sold one of my HPAs.
Thankfully, I found what might work in my system for now. 


Regards
Mariusz

[Vinnie R.]

Thanks, Mariusz!

You are one of just a few customers who own two Isabellina HPAs 

[Mariusz]

Seems like it will continue that way.
HPAs are great but as it is usually the case, audio-upgrade/downgrade bug got the best of me.
I wanted to see/hear what quality (tube-like to play with them) preamp would do for my system since I swapped my Isabella+ pre for HPAs ???
Since I can not afford another Isabella at this time, looking at cheap alternatives was a MUST.

Luckily I did not have to sell some of the favorite pieces from my collection to fulfill the hunger of the "Audiophile Upgrade God".
(decided to sniff some lead and DIY and ask for help)


Also

just recieved Logitech Touch and it would be intetesting to see how it does when powered by Isabellina's battery power supply?

Together these two sound GREAT!


Mariusz   


 

[Alwayswantmore]

Congratulations Vinnie! Kent