The dartzeel combination is magical. I resisted for many years to purchase the dartzeel preamp to mate with the dartzeel amplifier because of $$$$ but finally relented.
Its so natural, relaxed, yet transparent and detailed. I think it probably gives you almost all the benefits of tubes without the negatives!
I highly recommend the dartzeel especially for those with speakers that have powered woofers.
the other thing about dartzeel that is truly wonderful is you get to deal with a total knowledgable friendly class act like jonathan tinn at chambers audio. Many people claim to want to be your dealer for life but he is the only one who has truly come through in spades. A dealer as a friend.....now that is a rare concept!!!
I have not heard the ayre combination so cannot say one is better than the other. In any event, each person's subjective taste in what they prefer, what they listen to, the speakers, and the nature of their listening room will likely dictate your ultimate happiness.
good luck
Michael
Its so natural, relaxed, yet transparent and detailed. I think it probably gives you almost all the benefits of tubes without the negatives!
I highly recommend the dartzeel especially for those with speakers that have powered woofers.
the other thing about dartzeel that is truly wonderful is you get to deal with a total knowledgable friendly class act like jonathan tinn at chambers audio. Many people claim to want to be your dealer for life but he is the only one who has truly come through in spades. A dealer as a friend.....now that is a rare concept!!!
I have not heard the ayre combination so cannot say one is better than the other. In any event, each person's subjective taste in what they prefer, what they listen to, the speakers, and the nature of their listening room will likely dictate your ultimate happiness.
good luck
Michael