[quote author="Svart"]
Maybe the Onyx you got was an evaluation model and the production models are different?[/quote]
I don't know for sure, but I doubt it. I reviewed it while the unit was already in the stores. I suppose they make a difference between the relatively pricey 800R preamps and the ones in Onyx consoles. The JRC2114 isn't insanely expensive. Profusion sells them @ about 50 cents. And even B*ringer uses the 2SA1316 in their cheapo ADA8000.
Maybe the Onyx you got was an evaluation model and the production models are different?[/quote]
I don't know for sure, but I doubt it. I reviewed it while the unit was already in the stores. I suppose they make a difference between the relatively pricey 800R preamps and the ones in Onyx consoles. The JRC2114 isn't insanely expensive. Profusion sells them @ about 50 cents. And even B*ringer uses the 2SA1316 in their cheapo ADA8000.