i have owned it for 3 years and love it . Many models have come and gone in an attempt to replace it from Classe to Acoustic Research , to Linn but there is something so incredibly seductive about its lush , rich soundfield that I just will not part with it. It is a tricky beast as it fully opens up after a good hour or so after firing it up and it took a year to break in in my opinion.The Absolute Sound took a shot at it by claiming it was dark and restricted in the upper spectrum and I guess they have a point but I personally crave wading sonically through its deep textured soundstage.Audio is a romantic endeavour and synergy is a chemical bond that can expose a tradgey or unearth a dream come true . Audiogone members like Mike Lavigne take great pains to insure the matching of each component in his chain is harmonious and conclusive . We all have our own paths and as suggested above , audition it in your own system first. You just may be swept away like I still am.
