Magenta ADE-24 Analog/Digital Enhancer

[non-prophet]

I recently got this strange audio "tweak" and see if anyone here would be interested, I am not.  The owner told me its new/unused and I have the box and manual.  Hecho en mexico!  So, it must be quality.  Retail looks to be between $190-250 and was made in early 2000s.  All the reviews are stellar.  Here first before ebay.  PM me for price.  Thank you for looking.

Reviews:

http://www.audioasylum.com/reviews/Passive-Components/Margules-Audio/Magenta-ADE-24-Analog-Digital-Enhancer/general/98262.html

http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue6/ade24.htm

http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volume_6_4/magenta-ade-24-analog-digital-enhancer.html

[MacGeek]

Interesting, if not dated, reviews.  Have you listened to it and if so, what are your thoughts?

[non-prophet]

I am a purist, I like my sound coloration coming only from my tube choices in the front end of my system.  I have no interest in adding what I would guess is distortion to the sound, probably works in mid-fi, probably doesn't in hifi.  Since, it is unused, I do not have the patience to wait for proper burn in (200 hours or so), unless you're Crites and that doesn't exist.  I have to say the reviews are ridiculously positive, almost too positive.  That is it.  Nick

[MacGeek]

I agree with your observation about the reviews.  Also noticed the distortion spec is 1 1/2 percent, a figure higher than any piece of gear I have owned since middle school.

While I am not a purist, as defined in one of the reviews, I generally don't like adding to the signal chain.  Thanks for your candor.

[schwarcw]

Interesting device!  I'd probably play with it for a couple hours and put it aside.  It could be fun.

[non-prophet]

price should be right.