Anyone hear the Van Alstine CA1 Control Amplifier or NP1 amp demoed?


Anyone hear the CA1 Control Amplifier or NP1 amp demoed yet? 

Any comparisons to the Set amp? 

I suppose there will be more feedback once production units start shipping.

agwca

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I've had the CA-1 for two weeks. It is simply a revelation. I've spent over 50k on gear the last few years. I won't get into all the amps I've had, but powering my Zu Soul 6s, I think I've come the closest to whatever I believe is absolute sound with the CA-1. I ABd it in a system with the $6600 Stereophile class A rated Moonriver 404 reference, and the Moonriver's owner immediately agreed the $1599 CA-1 was superior in all aspects. This thing scales into far more expensive systems. It is end-game for $1599. Put your Schiit down and place an order. 

@AGWCA, I had the Hegel H590 powering Vandersteen 2CEs for about a year. Unless you require the H590 power, I prefer all Van Alstine amplification. The CA-1 has superior natural tonality to Hegels I've heard... that's its most notable advantage.