Best Digital Amps

Loudandclear- I've been to CP's home and heard his TacT gear. He stopped using the Zanden tube DAC months ago after some cable/power supply improvements.

He does use a Apogee Big Ben processor to reduce jitter from his transport.

Once you get noise under control, a TacT system doesn't need any tubes in the circuit path. If you have a moment,
take a look at my ST article on digital tweaking. ;-)

Muralman,

Looking at the apogee users site, it would be easy to conclude you have a financial intrest in the H2O amps. This may not be the case but I beleive it would behhove you to clarify your realationship with H2O

The creator of the H2O is Henry Ho. Henry is a good friend of mine, though we live a continent apart. I had his fine class A monoblocks for a time. Henry tutored me through several component changes. I could say, I am returning the favor as a good friend. It's easy though, and self serving. I have heard many amps, and I have yet to hear the equal of the H2O at any price. Henry's amp will be the least expensive of my recent amp purchases. That is my reward. That, and the satisfaction of seeing a friend do good.

Henry is a lone entrepreneur now. He is presently pulling a pool of experts around him, to facilitate a quick amp turn around. My job of chief cheer leader isn't done yet. I will be giving a proper review of my system here within a couple of weeks.

Over time, I have made a lot of noise over other components, and took some flack for that too. It bothers me none. I can see how someone might misconstrue my enthusiasm for salesmanship.

I encourage any amp challenge to the H2O. So far well reviewed digital amps such as the eAR, PS Audio, Rowland, and Evo Gen2, have been compared, not to mention a good number of conventional amps. Owners of these amps have been voting unanimously with their check books for the H2O.

Muralman, given that you are H2Os "chief cheer leader" and the designer's good friend, exactly what is the difference between you soon to come review of the amplifier and ad copy from H2O?

Also, you have repeatedly stated that owners of other digital amps are switching to H2O, please provide proof. You seem to indicate that as a lone entrepreneur Mr. Ho is having trouble getting his orders filled. Can you provide data as to how many of his amps have actually been sold?

Hello fellows!

I have to chime in here in support of Henry.

I have had several long conversations and have exchanged e-mails with Henry. He is a true class act and a very much stand up gentleman. He is an engineer at heart and adheres to very solid business ethics. Let's give him a chance to prove his skills. The first several of his amps are out their right now (mainly in the hands on Apogee owners) and getting huge accolades. Yes, one guy has replaced his Evo-4's and PSAudio HCA's he had in for comparison purposes.

Henry will have a another batch of ten amps or so out in several weeks. They are all spoken for. One has my name on it.

Muralman obviously has liked what he has heard. In a month or so, there should be a few others reporting back. Wait and see.