[philmagnotta]

I am starting a new mastering studio.
I have solid background in pro-audio, but I'm hoping to get some feedback regarding low-priced consumer pre amps, power amps and or integrateds.
I recently came across a company named IRD  (Integrity Research and Design).
I see that this manufacturer is listed here in the archived section.
This company certainly meets my needs regarding price.
However, since I see that there is no present discussion group, AFAIK, I assume many here might be able to comment on IRD's performance, build and audio performance to price ratio.
Also, what other companies would qualify as above?

[batmanslc2]

Hey Phil , welcome.  I have used a IRD purist pre amp for a number of years and was pleased with tremendous price/ performance ratio. I used in home audio 2 channel.  In fact sold it, regretted the sale and bought another.  I have not used any of there other products. very solid build, never had any problems and great sound, the PRE was accurate, dead quiet background and gave life to the music.
I have NO experience in pro- audio
I am now using a musical fidelity a3cr pre that does sound a bit better overall to me and I needed a damn remote

[fredgarvin]

Google Buffalo Electronics and you'll find the pre-amp and his mono-blocks for sale. At least the last time i checked.

[guest1632]

I am starting a new mastering studio.
I have solid background in pro-audio, but I'm hoping to get some feedback regarding low-priced consumer pre amps, power amps and or integrateds.
I recently came across a company named IRD  (Integrity Research and Design).
I see that this manufacturer is listed here in the archived section.
This company certainly meets my needs regarding price.
However, since I see that there is no present discussion group, AFAIK, I assume many here might be able to comment on IRD's performance, build and audio performance to price ratio.
Also, what other companies would qualify as above?

The Purist is $665, assuming the price is unchanged. It's wellbuilt, and he Kirt, the designer of the Purist, knows his stuff. The character of the Purist is slightly warm. You might look at the TNT Audio review, several years back.

Ray