Hi Guys,
I haven't posted on the forum for a while and I thought I would do so and let you know about the new amplifier that I have purchased. Currently I'm using Bel canto dac 2 and their pre1 preamp that I purchased earlier this year for a bargain price. The bel canto pre1 replaced an aging but nice sounding tube preamp N.E.W. p3 that I've used for years.
I currently use Salk Sound ht2 non transmission line series. They are great sounding speakers and look really nice as well. The aussie dollar has taken off compared with the US dollar (sorry guys but your loss is my gain
). Anyway in the search for higher fidelity I was looking at a new amplifier for my system.
Anyway long story in short form is that I purchased a brand new Ampzilla 2000 second edition from Underwood Hifi. I've bought a couple of components from Walter in the past and he convinced me to purchase the monoblock form of the amplifier. I currently use a Son of Ampzilla which I liked but I have to agree with reviewers that it could be a tad more transparent and it has a slight laid back sound. I was going to purchase a second SOA as per the Dick Olsher review from Enjoy the Music but he gave me such a good price on the monoblocks that I couldn't resist.
I have paid up and ordered the amplifier for $4700US plus $470US for shipping to Australia. By the time I pay import duties the amplifier will cost me about $6500AU. Which is a very good price for this amplifier.
I'm hoping to gain a bit more transparency and more of an upfront exciting sound with the upgrade in amplifier.
I'll post some comments when the amplifiers arrive. Now I will have to break the news to my wife before I bring them home
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Btw I went for the black version faceplate and ordered a new black one for my SOA.
Regards
Rod