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Who is the KING of MONOS?
When somebody claims a thread is dumb when they simply could have ignored the thread alltogether shows a need to make themselves noticed which is quite unconstructive or dumb if you will. 
Who is the KING of MONOS?
Nobody as far as I can see have claimed there is one mono amp which is best in all contexts. In my opinion it is pretty dumb not to see that this thread shows so many contenders and candidates to such a title that only personal evaluation in given... 
Who is the KING of MONOS?
You are right - Thanks! 
Best preamp: Viola, Jadis, F.M. or Jeff Rowland ?
I would say that the FM 266 is easily the best of the mentioned candidates. It is so musical yet detailed and lacks absolutely nothing in its rich presentation. 
Who is the KING of MONOS?
Sure, that was just names that quickly came to me. More names should be added to make the list complete. Here are some:Pass Labs X-10005Octave Research Jubilee Mono AmplifiersHorch Power StageZanden Audio Model 9600EAR M-1000ATheta CitadelClasse O... 
Who is the KING of MONOS?
A list of contenders:Goldmund Telos 5000FM Acoustics Resolution Series 2011Sovereign Audio The SovereignDynaudio ArbiterKrell Master Reference AmplifiersMark Levinson No.33 Reference Monaural AmplifiersBurmester 909 Mk.V (Internally mono bridged)d... 
Who is the KING of MONOS?
When it comes to tube amplifiers my pick would be the Tube Research Labs Platinum GTR-800s that Gallant_Diva on this forum is using. 800W, four chassis (amp and power supply for each channel), 24 tubes each chassis. 
Who is the KING of MONOS?
If we are talking big and powerful, then The Sovereign Audio The Sovereign amplifiers from Germany would probably take the prize. It produces 3KW in 8Ohm and 10KW in 1 Ohm.It contains three transformers and are made to operate on a 3-phase electri... 
Who is the KING of MONOS?
BTW, The Levinson NO.53 does not have a digital power supply like it is claimed in the initial post. It has an analog power supply but a switching output stage....and both the ML No.33 and No.33H sounds better.Krell Evolution 600e is nowhere as go... 
Who is the KING of MONOS?
Goldmund Telos 5000 
Personal amp evolution
Electrocompaniet AW-120DMB stereo amplifier (Used to own)Mark Levinson No.332 Stereo Amplifier (Used to own)Mark Levinson No.33H Monaural Amplifiers (Used to own)Krell Master Reference Amplifiers (Currently own)Tube Research Labs Platinum GTR 800 ... 
Any better DAC then dCS Scarlatti?
That sounds like fun Alex!Best regards, 
APL Hi-Fi NWO-4.0SE CD Player Review
It was not of course not "dynamicly shy" in a general sense. It was better in this aspect than my Zanden combination. The term was used to point out that the differance up to the Goldmund however was not small.The 3.0GO was only here for one day, ... 
APL Hi-Fi NWO-4.0SE CD Player Review
Alex,To clarify even further. Its is not so that I was not impressed with the 3.0GO in general context. It certainly is a very good player.However in context with this review it seems the APL 4.0SE is outstanding. I did not find the 3.0GO in that ... 
APL Hi-Fi NWO-4.0SE CD Player Review
I was impressed with the 3.0GO performance but as you know I was looking for a DVD-A/DVD-V compatible player and it was in that context the comment was made. On CD playback it was also better than my Zanden 2000P/5000S combination but the Goldmund...