EAD TheatreMaster Signature A/V Preamplifier
EAD TheatreMaster Signature A/V Preamplifier
USER REVIEWS
[Nov 09, 2018]
ArturoIbarra
Strength:
It's sound is simply shale from the lowest level to high volume the voices keeps your body if you color with the other sounds, personally compare it against my Mark Levinson 38s and a DAC 36s but without sweating in sound with PCM signal the EAD showed more naturalness in the sound but when we encode Dolby Digital signals, DTS even probe it with DTS HD and DTS Master Audio the mark levinson could not do anything against this equipment since the Mark Levinson was limited to just decoding the PCM signal at 48 khz while the EAD was very superior decoding signals of 96 Khz, and if the EAD had already shown to have better character, at the time of changing the signal type it was just amazing the sound that put the skin crinita, we went to try Boys Dont cry The Cure, and the first verse was amazing sound, clear voice with body, hear the air coming out of the throat seemed that the middle of my speaker center Bowers and Wilkins Nautilus 804 Di Amond series, had life and it was the very throat of Roberth Smith who was standing in front of the stage. Maybe it was the perfect combination between the components but my disappointment of the Mark Levisnson went to such degree that I sold them immediately, there I knew that the EAD was the best I had heard and to date I have not heard anything like it can reproduce the sounds with such perfection . Weakness:
MISSING SUPPORT, FACTORY WAS CLOSED UNFORTUNATELY Preamplificador Enligtened Audio Designs Theater Master Signature Silver -Amplificador de poder Rotel RMB 1095 200 watts por 5 Canales -Centra Bowers adn Wilkins Nautilus 804 Diamond Cherry -Frontales Bowers adn Wilkins Nautilus 804 Diamond Cherry -Surround Bowers adn Wilkins DM 604 S4 -Subwoofer Infinity PS-12 300 watts -Cables esoteric AUDIO para bafles -Cables RCA Monster -Acondicionador de linea Moster HTUPS 2700 Price Paid: 250
Purchased: Used
Model Year: 1995
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[Feb 20, 2006]
bkwong73
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Beautiful musical presentation.
Weakness:
Company is now defunct, so little to no upgrade path. Back in 2000, I decided to consolidate my 2channel system and my HomeTheater System into one. And the goal was to find an outstanding Preamp/processor that can be both beautiful with music, and floor me with movies. And with the EAD Theatermaster Signature I was able to accomplish that goal. The 2channel music was 3-Dimensional with a deep and wide soundstage. The sound was smooth and easy to listen to. But I found the best cable matching to be with the Cardas Golden Reference for the interconnects. The silver diamond cut exterior really lends the cosmetics to match it's overall musical and movie presentation. If you are looking for a good combo duty preamp/processor look no further. Similar Products Used: Denon 5600 receiver, Krell KAV 300i preamp, Bent Audio Passive Preamp. Theta Casa Nova. |
[Jan 11, 2001]
Tony Streetman
Audiophile
Strength:
Everything except the system software
Weakness:
System software glitches - extreme voltage sensitivity. This is by far the best sounding surround processor that I have ever owned. I would even put this out as a stereo processor, as the DACs in the unit are absolutely wonderful. This unit has the best separation and space that I have heard in any of my components. I have had the Krell HTS, the Lexicon MC-1 and the Parasound AVC-2500u in my system and the EAD is a better unit by far.... of course it costs more as well, but it IS well worth it. There are some minor problems with the system software, related to voltage irregularities. The problem is not as bad now that I have purchased a Tice Powerblock IIIc Signature and have connected my equipment to it. Similar Products Used: Krell Home Theater Standard, Lexicon MC-1, Parasound AVC-2500u, Theta Digital CasaNova |
[Oct 12, 1999]
Scott Wang
Audiophile
Strength:
Audio Performance
Weakness:
Software Reliability Here is my recent experience in upgrading my EAD Signature to the latest and greatest software and features. First a brief history of my Signature saga: the original Signature was bought around 6/98; it had a bad remote and other problems with the unit; it was replaced in 7/98. Since then the unit worked very well. The audio performance is tops and I am a very satisfied customer. I am still amazed at how good the Signature analog sections are when doing an A-B comparison on a given digital source by using its analog output. |
[Aug 01, 2001]
Rob Mackenzie
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
audio performance is definitely its strength
Weakness:
does not have an on screen display which isn't all that bad This is the best unit I have ever had by far! It does cost a little more but I do not have to purchase another for a while (I hope!). I recently purchased a Tice Power Block III HP series and have had no trouble with the voltage. I would recommend this unit to anyone. Similar Products Used: Sony e9000es if you call that similar |
[Aug 28, 2000]
Scott Wang
Audiophile
Strength:
Sound. Stereo Audio and multi-channel Home Theater
Weakness:
Occational clicks and pops, though this has improved much with the ability to set the Digital Flywheel This is a review of the EAD Signature 2K upgrade. First a brief history of my Signature, it was purchased in 6/98 and upgrade in 9/99 with new software, replaced dim display (not the VFD) and the OneForAll remote and now with the 2K upgrade. Similar Products Used: Yamaha 3090 |
[Aug 01, 2000]
Owen Lawlor
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Incredible sound both analog and digital. DTS. Cool remote and easy setup. Balanced outputs. Looks great
Weakness:
Does not have onscreen display. Very pleased with this unit overall, tremendous imaging, natural tonal balance, unbelievable A/D conversion. You'd think this was analog all the way in to out. Very musical presentation allows you to listen to unit all day long with no listener fatigue, very dependent upon amplification you mate this to. Worked very well with Rowland 8Ti surround amp. Looks like Rowland too with the machined aluminum faceplate. Listened to everything from Theta and Krell and Meridian before i bought this. Nothing out there was as musical, and the "cool" factor is outstanding. The remote really impresses everyone, and is incredibly convenient. DTS sounds incredible too. Listen to Mickey Hart's DVD in DTS and you'll know what I'm saying. The best I've heard and not anything else is close. Extremely versatile inputs and outputs/configuration/setup/adjustability (crossover etc.) Similar Products Used: Nothing is similar to this. |
[Jan 07, 2002]
Steve T.
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Everything! Sound is supurb, built like a tank. Looks.
Weakness:
hum. Nothing right now. System Similar Products Used: Rotel, Deneon |
[Jan 11, 2002]
Ed Momkus
Audiophile
Strength:
Superb audio; 8 channels; pass-through channels; excellent programmable remote
Weakness:
Balanced outputs only for main speakers; This is for a Signature 8. My system use is 90% 2-channel audio. This is the first time I have gotten true "high-end" 2-channel sound from an AV preamp. I previously used separate audio and video components. The Signature 8 is incredibly musical with a wide and deep soundstage and lots of "air". very good bass reponse and slam. I previously used the analog output of a Proceed CDP into an Adcom GFP 750 preamp (Stereophile class A)for audio. The Proceed CDP is now only used as a transport into the Signature 8's digital inputs. I have even found that music through a Pioneer DV37 DVD player (used only as a transport)sounds superb. I have also tried the Signature 8's pass-through modes with DVD-A and SACD and it is totally faithfull in passing through the sound. Surround sound is excellent with very good dynamics. The remote is extremely flexible without being too complicated. Break-in takes about 30 hours. Comparable products for audio are much more expensive. Similar Products Used: Adcom; Carver |