Datzeel vs Asr Emitter exclusive vs Devialet

I use a Lavardin IT to drive my NS1000m's - load tolerant amp that is super smooth.
I have heard Dartzeel back to back with Lavardin Products at the previous Lavardin and Dartzeel UK importers. Both were driving Martin Coltrane speakers and I thought there was this sort of golden sheen to it that put me off them. I have heard the Dartzeelz with a few other speakers, and have heard this sheen on all occasions bar when driving some Magico speakers.
I am singularly unimpressed with the rave reviews that Dartzeel continually receive the world over!
Your thread starter is interesting, coz I was pondering on getting the Devialet 170. I have a vinyl front end, though I am told that the phono stage etc is astonishing. I am going to an open evening next week and will report back!

I love the fact that Jonathon Tinn says that:

Dartzeel is amongst the very best regardless of price. I guess Rolls Royce Silver Shadows are amongst the most luxurious cars regardless of price as well then...

likewise:
'Also, please tell us how the Devialet is a breakthrough product? Quite a bit of praise about a product you have never heard'

Not being funny, but the comment could easily have been made from an engineering perspective as opposed to a sound perspective.

Getting the best sound at a show is arguably saying best sound with loads of background noise in rooms that are not set up optimally.

I am not knocking Dartzeel, but don't go about launching into another product that you just happen not to distribute yourself.

Every importer says they sell the best stuff

I am speaking from memory but the Lavardin balanced very well against the slightly cool and etched presentation of the Coltranes. No issues with bass power or slam