Dartzeel amp lives up to hype

Norm,
I just got the DarTZeel... it's breaking in on my Exemplar horns...I just got the DarTZeel today.
My initial impressions are extremely positive.
I've had Exemplar 300b's, Border Patrol 300b's Tenor OTL's,Audiopax 88 mono's, Custom Wavelength 45's, Custom Fi 2a3's, Brooks 300b's, Verdier 845's luxe se's, Komura 845 SETs and probably a few others on the Exemplars in my room over the last couple of years.
I'm heading out of town early next week for a few weeks so serious listening will commence in the New Year.
These most definately sound like keepers so far!

Norm, Earflappin,
I've had the Dart. for about 35 days and have had it running in for about 20 of those 30day...they say it needs 30 days to get where it's going...so I'll wait a bit for any more detailed response but it already sounds good to me. I've ordered the Dart. pre-amp as it just makes too much sense :-)
It really does seem to be a nice blend of the virtues of tube and SS. I still like my DNM a bit better at low volumes (with high eff. spkr)... perhaps unfair as I have the full DNM system and will better judge when I get the Dart pre. The Dart is very, very musical.

Kurt

DNM is an equipment brand name...it also represents the initials of the equipment designer and company owner.. Denis N. Morecroft.
Mr Morecroft is an accomplished engineer who has pioneered in the areas of capacitor design, 3D circuit design and the effects of eddy current on audio signals....among other things
His equipment, while not too well known in the US (a shame), is quite highly regarded in other parts of the world.
I Think it is just fantastic and would recommend it to anyone with the right speakers (90db+)
I believe the Dartzeel is an overall more refined product and certainly more impressive looking. But the DNM **as a system** is not embarassed. I make this statement before hearing the Dartzeel system so I reserve the right to change my mind :-). It is also fair to say that the DNM amp/preamp (top of the line) is 50% the cost of the Dart combo...but of course we all know how dearly one must pay for that last bit.
Kurt

David,
Thanks for the update...my amp is just about getting to 30days and it has continued to improve. I agree that it sounds nice out of the box but it really locks in as you approach the 30days of constant play.
I hope to get my pre soon as well and imagine it will improve things even more.

If your ever in the Bay Area e-mail me and I'd be happy to set-up the DNM for you.

Kurt
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In the last few weeks I'm enjoying my system more than I ever have and it's probably not a coincidence that the Dartzeel amp came in a few weeks before this.

The amp has run flawlessly and it is excellent.

I have owned a lot of gear of all types and I have never been less aware of the equipment than I am currently.

I really can't explain why this is but it has me just listening to the music for the first time in quite awhile
When I do focus and "break it down" all the qualities I value in the sound are there I'm just not overtly aware of any one thing... the music just flows in a very natural and pleasing way.

I have ordered the pre and am looking forward to seeing for myself what the combo produces...I'm pretty optomistic and excited.