Glory...I've not done a "direct" comparison but have heard both in 2 very similar systems. The Kondo always sounded just more musical, you would forget about the equipment altogether. The ANUK Sogon sounded (and this with all ANJ equipment...kind of stange this fellow used all Japan gear and a few AN UK wires) hi-fi, still very good but you would try and disect the music, never just relax and forget and enjoy. Just my 2 cents worth though.