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I've got a Joule Electra LA-150 that has the "Purist Wiring option". I know some others have the "Cardas Wiring Option". Has anybody actually heard both and could let me know what the sonic differences are and if they are appreciable? Just curious.Thanks,
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The LA-100 and the LA-150 are designed with the Purist wire, so that should tell you something. I prefer the preamp with the (standard) purist wiring (i.e when I call Jud and order up a "LA-150", it will come with the purist wire). Its been a while since I've heard a cardas wired preamp, but the main difference I recall is the the purist wired units have more of a sparkle and texture to the mids and treble.
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Rich Brkich
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Had three. Preferred the Cardas in one, hated the Cardas in another, liked the Purist in third. Not much difference between the 'good' Cardas and the Purist, so I always thought it was something else in the gear bumming out my other Cardas wired Joule. This is some bulletproof equipment, by the way. I have a friend (don't tell Jud!) who pulls out tubes while it is operating and replaces them. Doesn't even bother turning it off. A thump through speakers, but nothing else happens. Done it for years without any problem. Weird.
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