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Have you heard darTZeel Amplifiers

I’ve been interested in a darTZeel NHB-108 amplifier since hearing about them a few days ago. Has anyone heard a darTZeel amplifiers and what is your impression? I was intrigued because their NHB-468 has a very high slew rate of 200v/µs, which is the highest I’ve ever seen. The NHB-108 model 2 is rated at 88v/µs. I have always been impressed with amps that have a high slew rate because they sound transparent to me and reproduce transients other amps seem to miss. I have had many amplifiers including a modified Sony TA-8650 which has a high slew rate, that will go in my estate if it lives that long. I like the sound of Bryston amplifiers a lot too. I realize the price is high for darTZeel even used, but I’m looking for something because I would like more clarity in the midrange especially. I don’t want to even consider tubes unless they have an auto-bias feature. Thanks in advance.
fiesta75
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lalitk
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@fiesta75, 

Buying darTZeel amp new or used is only one part of the equation. A preamp or source component with 50 ohm 'zeel' interface is another. The darTZeel components performs best using its BNC interface. 
grr6001
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I own many of the darTZeel products & I currently have listed a 108 with all upgrades. Of course I am bias towards their products but with that being said the they make some of the best sounding equipment in the world....
Customer support is outstanding & I love the way they do their upgrades for their line. Instead of coming out with new models every other day they offer a path to upgrading current models, I for one love this option.
I highly recommend auditioning a listen, you will not be disappointed.
Good Luck.
fiesta75 OP
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Yes, I do realize the BNC inputs are best and will use them. Thanks again for the additional thoughts and info, much appreciated.
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jtgofish
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You could buy on of the Chinese copies to see if you like the sound.I am sure the real thing will sound better but some of the copies are going to be close enough to get an idea of the sound and how it will drive your speakers.As I understand it they are going to be much more speaker fussy than most SS amps-because they operate more like a tube  amp.

sm121055
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Could I ask if anyone has experience with the older Model One NHB-108?  I am considering one but have never bought such an old amplifier.  I am told the price is reasonable but still very nervous.  The model One was built in 2008 with the SCNP upgrade done in 2010.  Since then there are no records of any company authorized service.

 

Any thoughts appreciated.

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