Posted by Brian Walsh on December 08, 2003 at 20:29:15:
In Reply to: Rite of Passage- Anyone? posted by Rusty on December 08, 2003 at 18:57:28:
Yes, Rite of Passage amplifiers were demonstrated at the June meeting of the Chicago Audio Society with U-1s. The sound could have been better. Unfortunately the fuses in the amps should have been 10A, and all that were on hand were 3A. As the feedback was adjusted to provide some, the sound improved, although given the reputations of the respective products, the sound should have been glorious. Perhaps it would have been, given more time for set-up and warm up, although I'm not so sure. The Rites (which a friend owns) are drop dead gorgeous amps. I wouldn't rule them out, but I'd do my homework beforehand, contacting the respective manufacturers for their thoughts - both Roger West and Jud Barber were present.