Hi,
I have owned the ASR Emitter II HD with Battery power supply and the ASR I HD w. Battery before that. I used them first with Merlins and then with Von Schweikerts.
The ASR II leaves very little to be desired and I have no doubt that the Exclusive will be a small improvement on the one I owned. The developer has very carefully evolved the amplifier over time and I don't expect him to make a mistake on this product.
I can only describe the sound as very smooth, powerful and comfortable. The ASR is in my opinion for long term listening satisfaction. So if you play music usually for hours each session I think you will be very happy with it. It is not an amp that makes you go uh and ah over sound effects fired up for 5 minute demonstration. It does enough, but there would be more "Exciting" amps around than the ASR for that purpose. I would say with more jump factor. I found the ASR to be always satisfying and really liked it. I have replaced it with Audionet Pre G2 and AMP 2 Max, which have just a bit more speed and resolution, but are not maybe that smooth or slightly warm as the ASR.
That is of course only me observations, I hope other ASR owners can say more to fill in the picture. The ASR has a bit of cult following here in Germany and I fully understand why. I miss mine from time to time :-)
Joerg
