Stringreen, the marvel of YOUR ears is truly inestimable. Thanks for sharing.
Hififreak, thanks for your comments. The Steinway humbles many components, my own included. I did compare the darTZeel combo with the Boulder in my system before committing but did not have an opportunity to put the Soulutions into my rig before buying.
The darTZeels were exceptional but just a bit too polite.
The Boulders had a bit more immediacy, dynamics and edge that proved compelling.
I recently upgraded my preamp from the 1012 to the 2010 and the resulting improvement has been unprecedented in my experience. I am lucky enough to have the means of acquisition and accessibility to virtually every SOTA preamp and by comparison the 2010 is transformative.
You cannot go far wrong with any of your choices but audition a Boulder 2010 if you are able.
Hififreak, thanks for your comments. The Steinway humbles many components, my own included. I did compare the darTZeel combo with the Boulder in my system before committing but did not have an opportunity to put the Soulutions into my rig before buying.
The darTZeels were exceptional but just a bit too polite.
The Boulders had a bit more immediacy, dynamics and edge that proved compelling.
I recently upgraded my preamp from the 1012 to the 2010 and the resulting improvement has been unprecedented in my experience. I am lucky enough to have the means of acquisition and accessibility to virtually every SOTA preamp and by comparison the 2010 is transformative.
You cannot go far wrong with any of your choices but audition a Boulder 2010 if you are able.