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Blue Circle amplifiers

Who all here have heard Blue Circle amplifiers? I've been searching for the ideal integrated for the past few months, and I like what I'm hearing about the Blue Circle Katlas, but don't have the ability to audition one. I've heard it's lively and natural and neutral in a "live, in the room" sort of way... sort of halfway between the BmPH and FtTH integrateds... also said to share characteristics of the BC 200 series of power amps...

I'd be grateful for any thoughts from folks who have heard any of these BC pieces listed above, and how they stack up versus the other high-end integrateds in the firmament (I'm thinking Karan I-180, LSA Signature, McIntosh 7000 in particular... also Plinius 9200, Jeff Rowland Concentra, Pass INT-150, Luxman 509, Naim Supernait, etc., etc.).

Thanks in advance for your thoughts!
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I heard the Katlas at RMAF this year. Since I am very fond of the FtTH, I can't say that i liked it nearly as much. It doesn't have the smoothness or authority of the FtTH. I own a pair of BC SBM monos. I like them a lot. They are all SS, and I am all tube, except for the custom BC SBH head amp i have.

I couldn't disagree more about the MF suggestion. But these differences are what makes the world go round.
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