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March 21, 2024, 06:36 PM #1
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Dartzeel LHC-208 mk2
Anyone heard this integrated paired with Sonus faber speakers? Currently have the Maxima Amator.
Or any other recommendations?
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March 21, 2024, 07:01 PM #2
Re: Dartzeel LHC-208 mk2
No, but knowing DarTZeel, I'm confident it sounds amazing.
Other suggestions would be the Hegel H590 or H600 and the HiFi Rose RA280, but...neither of these are a DarTZeel, obviously.
So, if it's in your budget, I would go for it.Ĥѱ = 𝐸ѱ
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March 21, 2024, 07:23 PM #3
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I own it. Watch our YouTube videos of it.
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March 22, 2024, 01:57 AM #4
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Re: Dartzeel LHC-208 mk2
Used to own Nagra separates. Currently own Accuphase Class A. Read and heard great things about Dartzeel. Only concern is whether pairing with Sonus faber will be too warm/soft/slow.
I watch all your videos. Wasn't aware you have one for the LHC-208?
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March 22, 2024, 02:32 AM #5
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Yeah, you don't need to worry about that. McIntosh with SF? Yeah, I could see that.
Dart? Um....no. I'm sure Mike has experience that will prove to be informative, as well.
My personal view: if you have the budget/"discretionary spend" funds to get DarTZeel...get it.
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March 22, 2024, 12:36 PM #6
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Re: Dartzeel LHC-208 mk2
The best I have ever heard with SF was being driven by Jadis. I've heard Sonus with several brands the Jadis combo is the only one I'd actually could listen to. Personally I feel Mac & SF are not doing either favors by showing together.
I have not heard Dartzeel.Aurender ACS10 w/Audioquest Diamond USB, Esoteric N05xd
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Clarus Concerto & their Crimson cables
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March 22, 2024, 12:53 PM #7
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March 24, 2024, 12:58 PM #8
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Re: Dartzeel LHC-208 mk2
I've also heard (and owned some) McIntosh, AVM, Naim, Gryphon, Accuphase, Nagra, and Audio Note. The best so far are Audio Note Cobra (tube) and Nagra Classic stack (tube preamp).
Do you remember which Jadis you hear the Sonus faber with? Was it high power or low power flavour? My room is quite small at 13" x 13". Bigger tube amp might be too toasty.
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March 25, 2024, 01:06 PM #9
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Re: Dartzeel LHC-208 mk2
I don't recall the model it was a couple years back I do recall the integrated was around $10k USD. I did a quick search but didn't find anything on the room, however, I did see there are a couple YouTube videos showing the Jadis/SF combo. My guess the Jadis had to have a good amount of power to drive the SF properly.
I'm with you on Nagra. They were stellar with Stenheim
Aurender ACS10 w/Audioquest Diamond USB, Esoteric N05xd
Mark Levinson #526, 534 & JBL 4367's
Clearaudio Performance DC w/Maestro cart
Clarus Concerto & their Crimson cables
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Sony XBR-75X940D & BDP
Parasound P6, MBL 8006b, Artisan speakers/subwoofer
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March 25, 2024, 02:47 PM #10
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It might have been for a used Dart CTH-8550 integrated. I've seen some of the orginal Mk I units selling on AG in the price range of $8500-$10K. WONDERFUL integrated, and absolutely amazing-sounding; one of the top-3 best-sounding audio components I have ever heard.
Mike is now carrying DarTZeel and recently posted a video on YT of the CTH-8550 MkII playing with the Clarisys speakers.Ĥѱ = 𝐸ѱ
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April 2, 2024, 12:08 AM #11
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April 2, 2024, 05:44 AM #12
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April 2, 2024, 11:31 PM #14
Re: Dartzeel LHC-208 mk2
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