Halcro update

@lynn_olson Indeed.  I also find it interesting to see that the new one is claimed to "further reducing non-linear effects and distortion" when the old one had "distortion measured in parts per billion".  

So there is a lot of marketing there.  Also, the pictures show a lot of non-traditional design.  which is cool.

What isn't clear to me is how much of the original designer's genius is still captured,  and what is the skill level of the person or team that took over the design.  

Bottom line is that the ears will tell.  

Jerry

Nice thanks for the update.cool story

There may be marketing but looks like a pretty cool amp albeit very expensive. I doubt I'll ever hear it but always nice to see someone doing something different in hifi.

I remember reading about these and thinking how cool they looked and how much my wife would hate them because of their size.😁

Thanks for the update.

Roy Gregory did a review recently on gy8.eu where he said the new Halcro made his reference amp, the CH Precision A1.5, sound almost broken.

I remember when I first got into this hobby in 2002 the Halcro had just come out but had a reputation for being a bit clinical and sterile sounding. Apparently that not the case with the new one.

Its manufactured in my hometown, so I wish them great success. But its still the ugliest amp every made, IMO.