Hi, I've had the Mitner FM tunor, AV pre, Transport, Bi-Dat, and this amp.
I find they have a similar sound. You ask, if the source or pre can be recorded onto CD and compared with other similar devices, how can an amp have a similar sound without being dependant?
Well, compare the spectral "10" pre to the Mitner and you'll find smooth, less harsh highs, less airy mids, slightly nasal, and warm bass. Same if you compare the 101 amp to the spectral "90" amp.
comparing a FanFair tunor to the Mitner, I find the Mitner to have a certain sound that is warmer, with silky highs and slightly nasal mids.
Just like people say McIntosh all have the same sound.
It's a big little amp. it has some reserve, and other than the pper mids, is quite nice.
I find they have a similar sound. You ask, if the source or pre can be recorded onto CD and compared with other similar devices, how can an amp have a similar sound without being dependant?
Well, compare the spectral "10" pre to the Mitner and you'll find smooth, less harsh highs, less airy mids, slightly nasal, and warm bass. Same if you compare the 101 amp to the spectral "90" amp.
comparing a FanFair tunor to the Mitner, I find the Mitner to have a certain sound that is warmer, with silky highs and slightly nasal mids.
Just like people say McIntosh all have the same sound.
It's a big little amp. it has some reserve, and other than the pper mids, is quite nice.