don sach's custom kt88 tube amp

@ whitestix

It was your initial impressions on Don Sach's DS2 on Audio Circle that peaked my interest and decided to jump in with both feet and what a discovery...

Wig

I ordered Don's amp yesterday.   I am in the queue.  Good things come to those that wait, although it is not my strong suit.  Don told me many times that his amp would be better than my McCormack amp with my Spatial Audio speakers,and I dismissed it, favoring SS amps with Don's preamp.  It was revelation from the moment Don's amp was replaced in my system...   It was exactly as good as he said it was, with a potent grip on the LF that I could not imagine.  So, yeah, I heard it and I bought it.  I know exactly how it will sound in my system.  

@ whitestix

Congrat!

Wig :)

Guys,

I received my modified DS2 last week with Don’s latest Polish made Deulund copy oil caps and 6BY5 rectifier and it sounds amazing! I am hearing more transparency, better sound staging and imaging, more depth, lower floor noise, more air/ambiance. Bass is tighter, midrange is purer/more organic but you are going to be knocked over by its ”HOLOGRAPHIC” presentation; sounds emanating beyond the boundaries of my loudspeakers…

It is astonishing how you are immersed into the music with Don’s DS2 Tube Pre; his original DS2 is Amazing but the updated version is “UNBELIEVABLE”! For those of you who are in the market for a new pre-amp, I highly recommend that you put this pre on your short list. If you already own one of Don’s creations, get this updated version done ASAP!

I am not aware of any mods that can radically change the sound of a system for a very small investment. Act now and get your units in or orders placed soon… 

Wig :)

Gents,
I have been using Don's amp in my system for a few months, but with the advent of the 100+ degree weather here in CA, I swapped back my excellent McCormack SS amp into my system to ease the burden on my air-conditioning load, as any KT88-based amp generates a lot of heat.  
OMG, the magic is now gone in my system. Don's amp is infinitely more musical and revealing, with a far greater sense of realism with the music.  It is a night and day difference.