Dartzeel CTH8550

Kuoppis said:
Well, Ken, are you suggesting to assess a 20 KUSD integrated based on a 40 KUSD power amp's performance, just because they are the same brand? The NHB-108 is a totally different beast from the CTH8550.
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Kuoppis,

I am not suggesting anything. I'm merely conveying my experience auditioning the Dart NHB-108. Nothing more, nothing less. Besides, a used NHB-108 can be picked up on Audiogon for a reasonable price.

Ken
 
bobwah said:
Hi Alex,
Thanks for your response.

I'm definitely looking at the CTH as I have 2 dacs that I wish to use.

The LHC looks a great little unit and if I was setting up a second system with a eye to keeping things simple I would look at it along with Devialet and a few other all in ones.

Have you tried the Dartzeel with Wilson Benesch speakers by any chance?
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Hi Bob!

I've always been curious with these recent Wilson Benesch speakers, particularly this one you have! I've checked the specs, and they are 6 ohm nominal and 4 ohm minimum, so even the NHB-108 will have an easy time with them, so the CTH should be plenty!

Just for comparison, the YGs we tried were 4 ohm nominal with dips down to around 2 ohm.

I see now you have a Diablo... Well, a good friend back in Brazil just upgraded his Diablo to a CTH :) He's extremely happy with it! He has big Dali speakers...


cheers,
alex
 
Alpinist said:
Kuoppis,

I am not suggesting anything. I'm merely conveying my experience auditioning the Dart NHB-108. Nothing more, nothing less. Besides, a used NHB-108 can be picked up on Audiogon for a reasonable price.

Ken
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Fair enough. I did not mean to sound rude.


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KeithR said:
It would sound fantastic on your S3s, Dan. I've even compared it directly to the 2x priced Dagostino and much preferred the Dart unless you need insane power.
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Keith,

I'm sure it would sound great, but I'd never own anything distributed by JT.
 
I ended up going with the darTZeel CTH8550 and I don't regret it [emoji3]
Big upgrade from my previous amps.
Thanks all for your input!


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joeinid said:
+1!

Congratulations on the 8550. That's one I'd love to hear.
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Thanks Joe! It really is a lovely amp.

I tried it with both Vitus and TAD dac's and they both matched really well. The Vitus being a bit more laid back but very enjoyable. The TAD added more detail/resolution. Could easily live with either.
 
Congratulations, Bob! Great acquisition!
Depending on your source/speakers, play a little with the adjustable gain (which can be set on each input, -10 to +10dB).


cheers,
alex
 
Thanks Alex, I am using balanced connection and I put the gain to +10.
Sounding great [emoji106]🏻


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Wow, you got one of the rare black ones!!! Funny how a simple color change makes the amp look completely different!
 
I love that he calls the volume control the "Pleasure Control." If you want more pleasure, you have to turn it up. So true since there is always a point where you need to turn the volume control in order to achieve something that sounds realistic.
 
asiufy said:
Wow, you got one of the rare black ones!!! Funny how a simple color change makes the amp look completely different!
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I had the choice and went with the black, unit was made to order.. I personally was leaning towards the gold but my partner was a part of the decision making process. Lets just say I wasn't going to win that one.
 
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