I've tried too many amps to count and have been very impressed with ChiFi. Best $, period. Best audio BARGAIN.
Just got Shengya A10CS from eBay seller "listeningchina" for $800 shipped for US 110V version. it's same as Vincent SV-236 MkII sold in US for $2,000. My decision was based on glowing review on Stereophile April 2009 issue.
Wow. No kidding and can see why this int amp has been darling of TAS too as "Editor's Choice" for 3 years straight (2006 to 2008).
This along with Esound CD-E5 will be with me for a while.
I've owned following amps in last 10 years: Linn Classik, Monachy SE100, Marsh Audio (another TAS fave), Bel Canto evo, PS Audio digital (Bel Canto was way better), Nuforce, Dussun V8i - all in order. So went from solid state to digital back to solid state (Dussun was another great sounding 90lb bargain) to tube/ss hybrid.
Listen guys, just take TAS and Stereophile's glowing reviews says it all and yeah incredible BARGAIN at only $800!
Lastly be careful when you buy from China as most are 220V.
Just got Shengya A10CS from eBay seller "listeningchina" for $800 shipped for US 110V version. it's same as Vincent SV-236 MkII sold in US for $2,000. My decision was based on glowing review on Stereophile April 2009 issue.
Wow. No kidding and can see why this int amp has been darling of TAS too as "Editor's Choice" for 3 years straight (2006 to 2008).
This along with Esound CD-E5 will be with me for a while.
I've owned following amps in last 10 years: Linn Classik, Monachy SE100, Marsh Audio (another TAS fave), Bel Canto evo, PS Audio digital (Bel Canto was way better), Nuforce, Dussun V8i - all in order. So went from solid state to digital back to solid state (Dussun was another great sounding 90lb bargain) to tube/ss hybrid.
Listen guys, just take TAS and Stereophile's glowing reviews says it all and yeah incredible BARGAIN at only $800!
Lastly be careful when you buy from China as most are 220V.