I have moved from icOn 4 Pro (balanced version) to icOn 5 (balanced version) after 3 years as an upgrade. The tiny box, the icOn smart passive preamp, is a giant killer and amazing, I had used the Mcintosch tube-combo (C2200 + MC2102) and the integrated amp, Lyndorft...
We compared both my icon4PRO and icon5, man! You are right icon5 is just livelier and the bass is tight. It’s a keeper 🙏🏼. The tilt feature in icon5 is awesome! Left it at my friends place, he will connect with you soon. icOn 5 is just amazing, thank you...
Pal, what can I say?! I am sitting here a grown man almost crying…. yes its so good! It has everything, the glow, the naturalness, the flow the ease. My stereo has never sounded better! And they say a line stage, or pre or what shall we call it has no meaning,...
I wanted to thank you for transforming my listening experience this year with the Icon5, I have been enjoying it immensely, even more each day. It has enabled me to listen and re-listen and appreciate Vikingur Goldberg variations… Cheers, Victor
I’m sure you really don’t need me to say how much better the icOn 5 actually is.. because you already know this to be true. This is exactly what you set out to achieve… and you have done…emphatically, the...
“Pal, what can I say?! I am sitting here a grown man almost crying…. yes it’s so good! It has everything, the glow, the naturalness, the flow the ease. My stereo has never sounded better!…” Read more
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icon passive preamp won the ear editor's choice award