Amplifiers:A Keeper for Life. Do you know of one ?


Just wondering, with this audio merry-go-round of buying and selling, if anyone has an amp that will be a keeper for life. I haven't yet but came verrrry close once...
sonicbeauty
My Pass Labs X600 Monoblocks. I have no desire or need to every let them go. Besides they're too heavy to get rid of.

Peace,
Ross
My Dartzeel NHB-108 is a keeper. It's the most balanced and one of the most natural sounding amps I've ever heard--and that includes a lot of expensive tube units. And the designer, Herve Deletraz, is a really sweet guy. I may upgrade if one becomes available, but I'll likely stay in the Dartzeel camp.
It was a surprise to me, but I will be keeping the Krell FPB-650MC's, possibly upgrade them to the FPB-750MCs!

Dan
After some tube rolling, I've yet to find an amp I like more than the Wright Mono 3.5's (with the Wright preamp--a must!)
I've heard $25K amps that I did not find as engaging and accurate.
My Zanden is for life. It is a beauty and it sounds gorgeous....above all, the designer is one of the best people i have ever known in my life...I may buy something else down the road because like most people i get curious about something new.

a much more affordable unit (that I intended to keep for life but unfortunately sold) is 47 lab gaincard....i do miss it.

all the best....mehran