I own a special-order version of the Parlando spec'd and made for German Physiks, and which I bought through German Physiks to use with a pair of their PQS speakers. It appears to be essentially the same amp as the Audire-label version, but with some premium parts (e.g., carbon fiber faceplate, WBT connectors, etc.).
I have used other highly regarded high-end amps with these speakers (e.g., Classe Omega and CAM 200s), and have found nothing that works as well overall. The sound is most transparent and musical, neither a sold-state nor a tube sound, effortless and with "see-through" immediacy across the spectrum for all types of music I have heard with it -- acoustic and electronic jazz, European classical, rock and electronica.
This sound and build quality of this amp is equal or superior to any other high-end amp I have used, including Audio Research, Jadis, Air Tight, and Classe Omega.
I was astonished (and somewhat bewildered) to see the retail price of the Parlando is so low -- I paid much more for mine. It is truly a world-beater at the U.S. retail price -- and also at the higher price I paid.
I have used other highly regarded high-end amps with these speakers (e.g., Classe Omega and CAM 200s), and have found nothing that works as well overall. The sound is most transparent and musical, neither a sold-state nor a tube sound, effortless and with "see-through" immediacy across the spectrum for all types of music I have heard with it -- acoustic and electronic jazz, European classical, rock and electronica.
This sound and build quality of this amp is equal or superior to any other high-end amp I have used, including Audio Research, Jadis, Air Tight, and Classe Omega.
I was astonished (and somewhat bewildered) to see the retail price of the Parlando is so low -- I paid much more for mine. It is truly a world-beater at the U.S. retail price -- and also at the higher price I paid.