Dick Olsher of Superior Audio takes a look at DeHavilland's newest preamp the Mercury 2. DeHavilland is known for their killer tube gear with modest (as SETs go) prices. Here's what Olsher has to say about the Mercury 2:

"deHavilland Electric Company's winning formula is also based on design simplicity and tube rectification and I think now offers the best sound in tube line preamplification on this planet."

Price for the best is $3995. You can also get the Mercury 2 in silver instead of boring black. I've also seen pictures of bright red chassis with wooden sides floating around the internet.

DeHavilland Mercury 2 Preamplifier Review [Superior Audio]
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