I have been in audio over 40 years, owned a Audio store and been sucked into pushing the name brands for years .
I just sold a well known Krell Vanguard, and bought a Yamaha 2100 integrated amp, many told me it’s not Audiophile brand .
I will tell you what it’s loaded with all quality parts from Japan 80% Nichicon gold tune ,capacitors and 4 Big -22,000 power caps,
fully balanced,with a floating ground system,and a dual mono design. and nice retro looking meters . It has very good resolution
using Dual Sanken 20 amp Mosfets per channel. One down side it was a bitch to breakin over 200 hours to settle in the new 2200 is a bit better still at $4k ,I thought it was better then my friends $6k McIntosh ,or Bryson ,that being said I like the more upfront defined presentation ,some like it more laid back .that being said it has a kt88 type sonic warmer signature with better control. That’s why it is good to read reviews,and owner opinions but let your experience
guide You not others.
I just sold a well known Krell Vanguard, and bought a Yamaha 2100 integrated amp, many told me it’s not Audiophile brand .
I will tell you what it’s loaded with all quality parts from Japan 80% Nichicon gold tune ,capacitors and 4 Big -22,000 power caps,
fully balanced,with a floating ground system,and a dual mono design. and nice retro looking meters . It has very good resolution
using Dual Sanken 20 amp Mosfets per channel. One down side it was a bitch to breakin over 200 hours to settle in the new 2200 is a bit better still at $4k ,I thought it was better then my friends $6k McIntosh ,or Bryson ,that being said I like the more upfront defined presentation ,some like it more laid back .that being said it has a kt88 type sonic warmer signature with better control. That’s why it is good to read reviews,and owner opinions but let your experience
guide You not others.