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Music Reference RM200 or David Berning ZH270?

I am interested in both of these amps. Has anyone out there heard both of them before? The associated equipment that I would be using is Gallo Nuclius Reference speakers (88db efficiency), Supratek Syrah preamp, Granite Audio 650 CD player, MIT 330 and TG Audio IC's and MIT 750 plus speaker cable. Can anyone tell me the differences in these two amps, or your expriences with them?
slowhand
twl
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I think that since the Berning amps generally retain about 80% of retail value on the used market, it is worth it to just buy new. I agree that tube rolling is beneficial with these amps, just as it would be with just about any tube amp. Mfrs cannot use NOS tubes because of flucuating prices and availability.
slowhand OP
610 posts
 
Well boys, maybe the audio gods are shining on me. Allan hooked me up with a great guy that is selling me a 1 year old ZH270 with NOS tubes that have been cryogeniclly treated. Thanks again Allan. I should have it next week and will let you know how it sounds. Thanks to all who have contributed to this thread.
asa
662 posts
 
Great score, slowhand! I would be very interested in you reactions to the Supra/Berning combo. Let us know, please.
slowhand OP
610 posts
 
I should have the ZH270 next week sometime. Keep an eye on this thread and I will post my impressions.
tubegroover
2,320 posts
 
And Slowhand I should have a Sarah within the next few weeks, we shall compare notes!
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