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Music Reference RM200 or David Berning ZH270?

I am interested in both of these amps. Has anyone out there heard both of them before? The associated equipment that I would be using is Gallo Nuclius Reference speakers (88db efficiency), Supratek Syrah preamp, Granite Audio 650 CD player, MIT 330 and TG Audio IC's and MIT 750 plus speaker cable. Can anyone tell me the differences in these two amps, or your expriences with them?
slowhand

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twl
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I think that since the Berning amps generally retain about 80% of retail value on the used market, it is worth it to just buy new. I agree that tube rolling is beneficial with these amps, just as it would be with just about any tube amp. Mfrs cannot use NOS tubes because of flucuating prices and availability.
twl
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Slowhand, welcome to the world of Berning. It's the best of the tube sound, with none of the weaknesses, and all of the good parts of solid state sound, rolled into one package. Speed, power, bass, detail, tone, delicacy, openness, transparency, plug 'n play ease of use with auto-bias, 20 year bulletproof reliability, and no heat. I just don't think it gets any better than that. Except maybe the Single-Ended Triode ZOTL versions.:^) I assure you that they are outstanding also. Many sleepless nights of listening ahead for you. Enjoy!
twl
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Very good, Asa!

Regarding your comparison of the Berning to the AirTight SET, it is not really a fair comparison. SET vs Push Pull, and all that. If you want a fair comparison, try the Berning Siegfried 8w SET ZOTL against the AirTight SET. Only $6k, still in the price category. Now that would be an interesting evening!

As for the Teres, well, you know.

Cheers!
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