Aleph Owners and Users...


Are there sonic differences between the different Aleph models (i. e., 0, 1.2, 3, 4 & 5)? If so, what is the best sounding amp. of the bunch, and why? Why were the 0 and 3 the only Stereophile Class A amps? What about the 1.2, 2, 4 & 5s? Does it relate back to sound/performance vs. the other models? Which Aleph model is the best overall? Does anybody have a recommendation on an Aleph model vs. an ARC V100 mkII? Thanks for the help.
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So Tom, when you say you are using the 3's a monoblocks, does that mean you are doing a vertical bi-amp arrangement, splitting the input into two channels and driving the bass with one and the mid/tweet with the other channel?
Pardon my density here, but if you can't biamp or biwire with your Quads, how are you using the Aleph 3's as monoblocks? It's a stereo amp without bridging capability, is it not? Maybe you are using one channel per amp...
The others weren't Class A because they were not specifically reviewed. A few things are rated without review, but generally not.