Datzeel vs Asr Emitter exclusive vs Devialet

I am speaking from memory but the Lavardin balanced very well against the slightly cool and etched presentation of the Coltranes. No issues with bass power or slam

Any of you tried the Mcintosh MA8000 in the above price range ?
I liked the ASR very much, auditioned on Thiel cs 3.7 very nice combo.

Forget about the mcintosh. Asr is a very very good amp to beat. It is not the last word of course but which is ? I am using a full Asr team with rockport avior, sound is effortless, images are 3d and real sized, so the stage has a real deepness and wideness, everything is on order. Nothing is over emphasized, top to bottom integrity. It doesnt sound like ss but not tubey either. If you want a better sound you should look for pre/pro, which you should spend much more. On another topic you asked dagostino integrated. I think şt would be a waste of money, 43,5k is a very good amount to invest for integrated. I dont know where do you live but if you are in The US you may buy a much better pre/pro from audiogon for this kşnd of money. Buy Asr and dont look back, when the changing time comes, look for vitus or wavac :)

Thanks Altanpsx for your words.
You are right the ASR 4 boxes version is really amazing.
But i think my favorite combo at the moment is the Karan KA-S 600 amp with the Aesthetix Calypso Signature preamp.
That combo on Thiel CS 3.7 should be a killer.
I'm in France so i can get a good deal on Karan amp.

Love my Devialet, amazing product my only concern is the blinking red dB that comes on and off only while playing vinyl will I damage my Devialet??? nothing in manual whatsoever I am using a Koestu Black...thanks!