Posted by on 2024-07-20
From the moment I took it out of the box, it was clear the Rhumba Extreme 1.4 preamp is a well-thought-out and designed component with excellent build quality. There are no visible screws or ventilation slots on the chassis itself, giving it a very clean look. It is designed for the person who has or expects to evolve into owning a fairly extensive high-end system. It has flexible connectivity without locking in a phono stage, DAC, or streamer that may be unnecessary for your needs or become technologically obsolete. It is a Class A design with auto-bias, zero negative feedback, and low current and voltage passing through the tubes which coincidentally embodies long and trouble-free tube life.