Toolshed Amps 300b Stereo Amp

I read about it somewhere and learned that Fidelis in Nashua NH was the distributor.  I had a few days off at the beginning of June and gave them a call.   I asked if they took different category trades and they said sure come on up.   So I packed up my CJ Classic preamp that I was no longer using and took a ride up. 

I listened to it in a LAB 12 system driving Fyne speakers .   They offered me a generous trade that almost paid for half so it was a no brainer

It is built like a tank compared to a lot of stuff at this price or even above.   It sounds fantastic in this system.   

Ever been at that point in time where your system sounds so good that you are afraid to make any changes?    This is where I am at right now.   That DAC was a solid purchase.   It is very engaging and you want to just keep listening.Which is what I'm still doing at 1215 on a work night 

Ever been at that point in time where your system sounds so good that you are afraid to make any changes? This is where I am at right now. That DAC was a solid purchase. It is very engaging and you want to just keep listening.Which is what I’m still doing at 1215 on a work night

Yes, I completely understand . This is why I’ve had the same preamplifier, amplifier and speakers unchanged since 2009. Genuinely happy and satisfied with them. Same situation with my DAC (Bought new in 2010) it just presents music beautifully.

I’ve heard a number of other DACs in the interim. None compelling enough to make a change for. The Lab 12 DAC Reference is intriguing and seems like the real deal. I appreciate your feedback/impressions.

Charles

Synergy has a lot to do with good sound,  the Zesto / Toolshed  pairing is such a great match.    When I got the Zesto , it revealed how good those Quicksilvers are. 

As great as those Mid Monos have been,, the Toolshed 300b is in a completely different league.   It is amazing in it's ability to render a three dimensional image .   I have spent about 5 or 6 hours a night since Sunday playing song after song .   Some that I'm very familiar with, some are completely new to me .   

My mental notes while listening have been ;  amazing clarity , huge image extending way beyond the speakers.  They disappear.    Clarity , accuracy,  realism, lifelike,  are all things that i keep saying in my head.   

Little sounds like tapping the top of a guitar,   the inhale / exhale as a singer projects,  the ambiance of the venue are all revealed with this amp.  

Bass is solid and incredibly tight,  and deep.  I keep thinking this is only 7 watts?   Most surprising are the lower registers of a piano.   

There is a connection to the music that is so engaging that I am completely not thinking about the hardware,  I am thinking about what song I am going to play next.   

I can say without reservation that this amp was worth the wait and worth the money.    

Wonder how it compares to the Western Electric amp. That thing is gorgeous as it should be for about 2X the money.  Dont think I could live with the looks of the toolshed unfortunately.  Beauty is in the eye of the beholder for sure.