BHK Sig. 250 ?

I posted this in the thread about going back to SS or Valve from digital - but its of relevance here as well.

I was just at a comparison today between one of my previous favourite amps the Arion HS500 monoblock digital amps with Duelund Cast capacitors that I own.  Its valve input with digital output.  I personally prefer my upgraded Prima Luna Dialogue - but its a close call - at comparisons with others it was about 50-50 which was preferred. Well today I was at a comparison of the Arions with the similarly priced new BHK 250w amp I just purchased.  Its valve input - mosfet output.  It was a joke - here is what others said:

'We did a back to back comparison with the new BHK amp and the old Aurion 500 D class that Mike was using about 3 years ago. Well it was night and day.I was kind of hoping it was just all hype, then I could crawl back into my hole and forget all about it!! A lot of the guys were commenting on the lack of balance in the Aurion amp, but listening to the BHK was like a live performance and the Aurion was more like listening to the radio with a blanket over it. If I was looking for an amp in this price range, then I would definitely audition this one!'

'The only amp the BHK was compared to was the Arion mono blocks, and as others have mentioned there was no competition. The Arions sounded boring in comparison, in this setup.'

'Yep the Arions had the same work done, (added by me - referring to that the Arions have Dulund Cast capacitors) I thought they were still nice, but the switch back was instantly amazing and by then the late comers were in and virtually all turned or twitched in wow factor'

My comments - the Arions were dull by comparison - they lacked life and verve.  The BHK was simply sweet liquid life.

You must hear this amp. You will want one. Start saving your pennies.

Thanks
Bill   

Thanks for your comments on the PS Audio BHK amp Bill.
 I have read lots of hype on the PS Audio site so far and heard about a couple of quality issues reported, but not much else.
I like the idea of a hybrid design with a standby mode so a one hour warm-up does not seem mandatory.
I am interested in the monos.
I haven't learned much from the posters/testers yet except it is detailed, not necessarily forgiving and apparently sounds good.
I would like to hear more about the mids, where hybrids are usually strong, and the bass, where mosfets sometimes struggle.
Do you know if this is biased in A or AB?
Also, do you know whether the monos a differential, push-pull configuration?

I can’t suggest they are close to equal but VanAlstine offers two hybrid amps for much less money than the PS Audio.  I suspect you get what you pay for with the Bascom King design but the VanAlstine may be within reach for some who can’t budget for the BHK Signature.

I have zero idea of technical details.

The BHK was stunning in every area. bass, midrange, sweetness, life, treble, liquidity - it has the lot.  I have been at comparisons between all sorts of amps, some cheaper, some much more expensive eg:
http://www.stereo.net.au/forums/index.php/topic/53554-amp-gtg/page-5

This amp easily bests them all.

I own quite a few - my Arion 500's, a very heavily upgraded Leak 20, and an upgraded Prima Luna I have in my system right now.  They will be on sale shortly.  Its an end game amp.

Thanks
Bill

BHK 250 arrived a couple of days ago.  I am very satisfied with its performance.  No issues like the first one I had.  No regrets moving up from a Parasound A-21.  PS Audio has hit one out of the ballpark.