Looking To Match A Tube Amp With A Pair Of Audio Note AN-K/Spe

 

@pesky_wabbit ANK is in fact no longer affiliated with AN UK

when did this occur?

A few years ago not sure exactly when.

@pesky_wabbit 

 http://gpoint-audio.com/kondo-san-testimonial-to-read-and-be-aware/

I am quite aware of the the rather unfortunate circumstances surrounding Kondo’s loss of the Audio Note naming rights to Peter Qvortrup, who is a rather unscrupulous character who reminds me of someone else who often hangs around here. He was into shipping insurance of all things before he got into the audio game.

There was some very interesting and heated debate on the Audio Asylum after their separation in which Peter tried to defend his actions, but he didn‘t come off looking too good. Google ’liars thieves and magpies’ if you want a good read. Don‘t know if HE‘s managed to get any posts or threads deleted, but it‘s definitely worth a look.

When I brought up ANK not being affiliated with Audio Note (uk), it was not to disparage, in any way, ANK.  I was merely saying that the products are not the same.  ANK utilizes the same sort of "level" system and says it uses genuine Audio Note parts, etc., but: 1) the circuits are slightly different; just because some parts are sources from Audio Note, it does not mean the quality of all parts are the same; and 3) the "level" ascribed by ANK are not necessarily the equivalent of those of Audio Note.

I personally have limited experience with the ANK kits.  A friend built a DAC that sounded very good to me, so I know that they are capable of making very good kits that represent a solid bargain.  I just don't know how their products stack up against Audio Note.