Music Reference RM-5
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Ships from | Magalia, CA, 95954 |
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Great deal on a beautiful 1982 Music Reference RM-5 Tube Pre-amp with major upgrade in 2000 by John Hillig of Musical Concepts.
I purchased this unit used in 1991 after careful auditions of several preamps from my musical gurus Harry and Capri at HCM Audio in Chico, California. It gave years of very beautiful, linear, detailed, warm, expressive music.
Then in 2000, John Hillig upgraded and updated the unit with new inputs, Black Cap parts and other elements, which produced a dramatic step up in fidelity, imaging, warmth and detail. This unit has lovely tone, and extreme accuracy. Note attack is expressive and sure, bass lines clear, focused and sonorous. Despite its age, this unit performs well above its price range. Considering its age, the unit looks pretty much like new - no noticeable scratches, dings, and so forth. I feel confident rating it an 8.
Designed by Roger Modjeski of Music Reference in Santa Barbara, CA, the RM-5 has a separate phono stage, runs three 6922 tubes, and an attached power cord. Price in 1991, $1200, upgrade cost in 2000, $1000.
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