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Review 3 of 3
Price Paid:
$4000.00
from Alternative Audio Summary: This is a classic VTL, raw power delivered with finesse. Fast bass, liquid midrange, extended top end. Always in control, the amp drives any load with plenty to spare. The real strength lies in the presentaion of musical detail without being harsh. Like all tube amps, the bass can be a little rich as opposed to the dry sound of a solid state amp. Most noticeable are the extended musical harmonics, which gives the overall impression of depth, musicality, pace and rythym. Partnered with EAD Ultradisc 2000 transport into Assemblage DAC 3.0 (best value out there) and Linn t/t, Syrinx PU3 Van den Hull wiring and Garrott bros. rebuilt Koetsu black; Audible Illusions Mod 3A pre. Speakers are built by me, MTM- Raven 1 ribbons with Focal 7" midbass drivers, acoustically rolled off 1st order 120Hz in a sealed cabinet. Low end produced by Shiva sub in a 3 cu ft. sealed box qtc 0.7. Cables hand rolled silver interconnects, low cap spkr. cables, Cardas dig. interconect Strengths: Controlled, liquid sound, excellent detail and deep soundstage Weaknesses: None
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