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Have you heard darTZeel Amplifiers

I’ve been interested in a darTZeel NHB-108 amplifier since hearing about them a few days ago. Has anyone heard a darTZeel amplifiers and what is your impression? I was intrigued because their NHB-468 has a very high slew rate of 200v/µs, which is the highest I’ve ever seen. The NHB-108 model 2 is rated at 88v/µs. I have always been impressed with amps that have a high slew rate because they sound transparent to me and reproduce transients other amps seem to miss. I have had many amplifiers including a modified Sony TA-8650 which has a high slew rate, that will go in my estate if it lives that long. I like the sound of Bryston amplifiers a lot too. I realize the price is high for darTZeel even used, but I’m looking for something because I would like more clarity in the midrange especially. I don’t want to even consider tubes unless they have an auto-bias feature. Thanks in advance.
fiesta75
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Could I ask if anyone has experience with the older Model One NHB-108?  I am considering one but have never bought such an old amplifier.  I am told the price is reasonable but still very nervous.  The model One was built in 2008 with the SCNP upgrade done in 2010.  Since then there are no records of any company authorized service.

 

Any thoughts appreciated.

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jjss49
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iirc @mikelavigne has dartzeel amplification

rugyboogie
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Have had the darTZeel amp for at least 10 years. Best amp for my Wilson Maxx II. Very happy with this combo.

 

mofojo
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@jtgofish 

 

Have you heard a Chinese copy? I’m just imagining they may sound nothing like a Dartzeel only going for the look. I could be wrong. If they sound close at all that would be something although the copy thing is pretty sleepy but I would not say I’m totally above it. 

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