The new DI's have almost 100 hours on them. I've let them run non stop over the weekend. I still want to try some different speaker positioning but in my well treated room I don't really have any problems. I couldn't wait any longer so I pulled out the SS Benchmark AHB2 and inserted the Micro ZOTL and yes the 1 watt drives them to satisfying loud levels. As much as I love the Benchmark as my Reference SS amp, I prefer the Micro ZOTL. I will eventually need to try an SET but I'm also looking at some future LTA ZOTL amps coming down the road.
The Monitor Audio GX300 speakers I had in this system with its ribbon tweeters were bright enough to hurt the ears after a while. As jcarcapo mentioned there are no brightness issues with the DI's and if some think there is anything lacking in the highs they may be more accustomed to the brightness of some other speakers. Also compared to my previous speakers which were somewhat colored the DI's are completely neutral and colorless. They make real music as it's been said many times.
The woofers are now tightening up some and I'm hearing really good bass. I will wait for them to breakin some more before comparing to my Janszen electrostats but needless to say I'm impressed and I do hear what some have called an electrostat quality.
The bronzed orange looks good in my basement. I let my wife pick out the color so she feels she's invested in the system but every time she sees a new box arrive with stereo gear she starts talking about buying a new car, I think it's a Tesla this time.
The Monitor Audio GX300 speakers I had in this system with its ribbon tweeters were bright enough to hurt the ears after a while. As jcarcapo mentioned there are no brightness issues with the DI's and if some think there is anything lacking in the highs they may be more accustomed to the brightness of some other speakers. Also compared to my previous speakers which were somewhat colored the DI's are completely neutral and colorless. They make real music as it's been said many times.
The woofers are now tightening up some and I'm hearing really good bass. I will wait for them to breakin some more before comparing to my Janszen electrostats but needless to say I'm impressed and I do hear what some have called an electrostat quality.
The bronzed orange looks good in my basement. I let my wife pick out the color so she feels she's invested in the system but every time she sees a new box arrive with stereo gear she starts talking about buying a new car, I think it's a Tesla this time.