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DartZeel CTH-8550 vs PS Audio BHK 300 Mononlocks

I know this is a crazy comparison but I am currently trying to decide between the Dart 8550 Integrated (used) or a new set of BHK 300 Amos with the BHK Pre (new). I am currently upgrading from a Yamaha A-S3000 and like convenience of the integrated but feel like the BHK monos might be a bigger upgrade. They will be fed by a VPI HW-40 turntable and a PS Audio DirectStream and will be running a pair of Joseph Audio Perspectives. 
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mglik
908 posts
 
PS Audio has done a great job collaborating with Bascom King on their BK line. However, DarlZeel is among the world’s greatest manufacturers. Do you want a Cadillac or a Rolls Royce?
4425
861 posts
 
well put
darkstar
29 posts
 
Read John Atkinsons measurements of the Dartzeel. Ouch.
mikelavigne
2,199 posts
 
Read John Atkinsons measurements of the Dartzeel. Ouch.

sure.......then read Fremer’s listening comments. and how Fremer voted with his pocketbook.

i pretty much listen to gear, i don’t measure it. but that’s just me. the all time most iconic music reproduction gear did not attain that status with measurements, the dust heap of time is stacked high with test bench champions.

measurements are simply tools to help the process......not the final arbiter.
4425
861 posts
 
The measurements may not be impressive but the Dartzeel sound is. It’s coveted for that reason. 
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