Looking for an incredibly dynamic preamplifier

Exlibris; i have had a number of SOTA preamps in my system over the years. none do dynamics anywhere near what the darTZeel preamp does in battery mode. this thing is literally 'alive'. it's like the music had been 'chained down' and it is suddenly released. even though the macro-dynamics are impressive; it's more the micro-dynamic effortlessness that is sooo addicting.

your MBL speakers are already so dynamic; it boggles the mind to imagine what the dart pre could do with those speakers.

what i can't tell you at this time is to what degree the interface and synergy with the darTZeel amps have to do with it. my SWAG is that the dart pre will still be as dynamic with other cables and amps.

of course; dynamics are only one of the amazing aspects to the dart pre.

Thanks Mike. I'll keep the DarTZeel on my ever-growing list.
I have to say, however, that the price tag is a killer.

Exlibris; yes, the price is fairly steep. but when you consider it includes a world class (and maybe world best) phono stage (it doesn't need cables between the phono and pre), you don't need an expensive power cord or any power conditioning (for both the pre and phono), and 'if' you use darTZeel amps you get better than excellent cables relatively cheap.......it actually is a great value. it also includes remote volume control and mute which many/most of the other very best pre's (including most of the one's mentioned above) don't have......which is a 'deal-breaker' for many people.

try buying those items separately......and.......based on my experience so far......there may not be another way to get this performance at any price.

sorry if i sound like Ron Popeil......the dart does not do vegtables......and there are no 'Ginzu' knives.

;^)

Dynamics are only delivered if the power delivery is done right, with the right wiring, circuit board layout and with the right types and brands of capacitors. Nothing stock except maybe NAIM or Spectral comes close IMO.

Larryi,
I was wondering if you had a chance to hear the Epifania and what you thought of it. I read a nice review of it by Steve Hoffman. I believe it will be available with a remote control sometime after CES.