I had the pleasure of hearing the Almarro A205A 4.5 watt integrated at the last CES.
I've been using one (purchased used for $415 -new retail is $800) for about three months (with KEF Q1's).
This thing is BASIC in that it allows only one input.
I sounds, however like something MUCH more powerful (the maker says it is due to oversized output transformers).
I just moved into a new dwelling and have not had the urge to unbox my ARC VT-100 Mk III (but will eventually...).
Using sound as the yardstick, the Almarro just kicks ass! Very pure, fast, clean -you name it!
The maker is thinking about including a headphone jack which would make this puppy a monster!
Death to high priced audio!
I've been using one (purchased used for $415 -new retail is $800) for about three months (with KEF Q1's).
This thing is BASIC in that it allows only one input.
I sounds, however like something MUCH more powerful (the maker says it is due to oversized output transformers).
I just moved into a new dwelling and have not had the urge to unbox my ARC VT-100 Mk III (but will eventually...).
Using sound as the yardstick, the Almarro just kicks ass! Very pure, fast, clean -you name it!
The maker is thinking about including a headphone jack which would make this puppy a monster!
Death to high priced audio!