i have not heard that specific van alstine piece
agree - check audio circle... i recall there is a review there mentioned of the integrated amp (control amp they call it)
in general, and in my specific experiences with an AVA power amp and two DACs... frank’s work, his ear, his ethos to build good quality but not over the top and put the $ where it counts affecting the sound, not the bling ... is absolutely admirable and the sound of his gear is outstanding
very underrated (and under marketed) gear that is up there with the big boys charging much more
agree - check audio circle... i recall there is a review there mentioned of the integrated amp (control amp they call it)
in general, and in my specific experiences with an AVA power amp and two DACs... frank’s work, his ear, his ethos to build good quality but not over the top and put the $ where it counts affecting the sound, not the bling ... is absolutely admirable and the sound of his gear is outstanding
very underrated (and under marketed) gear that is up there with the big boys charging much more