Dear Sir;
Yes, I recently purchased DNM after recommended by a fellow audiogon member. Previously I was using Kimber Hero and here is my comparison:
1) Hero's sound stage is bigger than DNM
2) Hero separates instruments better than DNM
3) Hero's bass is more pronounced and tighter than DNM
4) Hero emphasis is on the high and bass while the mid is not as smooth (but detailed) as DNM
5) Overall, Hero is more 'detailed'
6) DNM's female voice and piano sound more like "real" than Hero
7) DNM's emphasis is smooth mid-range
8) DNM is overall more balanced musically
9) DNM sounds very intimate in low volume
10) DNM doesn't sound as good in higher volume
11) DNM has less "sparkle" in treble than Hero
12) DNM is probably good for long term listening, and/or for your bed room system.
My setup:
Vienna Acoustics Beethoven Baby Grand
YBA Integre CDP/AMP
Analysis Plus Oval 9 SC
Oyaide XXX Plug
Oyaide Tunami PC
DNM Reson & Kimber Hero (I ended up keeping both as either one is good at what it does in its own terms).
Before Hero, btw, I had PBJ and I can unequivocally say Hero and DNM are better: they are in the different league all together.
Hope this helps.
Best,
