darTZeel LHC-208
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You know what I like most about this company? ...Their choice of gold and red; it works fantastically good together, marvelous!
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Here's a quick description from Michael Lavorgna of Audiostram.com at the CES: darTZeel LHC-208 Integrated Streaming Amplifier | AudioStream
Same pics as above so won't paste doubles. At $13K, looks quite reasonably priced for what is offered. Do we know if this is Class A/B output or Class D? Also, it would be interesting to get details on the on-board DAC and if it's modularized in order to sustain upgradability in the future?
From Wizard's pic up top, I zoomed in on spec sheets and it looks like:
200wpc into 8ohms
300wpc into 4ohms
325wpc into 2ohms
Analog Inputs: 1 BNC, 3 RCA
Digital Inputs: 1 RJ45 Ethernet Network, 1 USB, 2 RCA, 2 Toslink Optical
Analog Outputs: 1 headphone output jack
Remote: via PC or Tablet, optional separate remote available
DAC: Supports up to 24/352.8 on PCM and up to 2XDSD (not clear whether all didgital inputs are 24/352.8 capable, presumably only USB is DSD capable)
That's a lot of machine for $13K. Anyone know timing on this? This could be the perfect slim down and get best of both world's: great SQ in a one-box solution with ability to drive most speakers comfortably (not all given that it does not double down into 4 and 2 ohms but still).
Same pics as above so won't paste doubles. At $13K, looks quite reasonably priced for what is offered. Do we know if this is Class A/B output or Class D? Also, it would be interesting to get details on the on-board DAC and if it's modularized in order to sustain upgradability in the future?
From Wizard's pic up top, I zoomed in on spec sheets and it looks like:
200wpc into 8ohms
300wpc into 4ohms
325wpc into 2ohms
Analog Inputs: 1 BNC, 3 RCA
Digital Inputs: 1 RJ45 Ethernet Network, 1 USB, 2 RCA, 2 Toslink Optical
Analog Outputs: 1 headphone output jack
Remote: via PC or Tablet, optional separate remote available
DAC: Supports up to 24/352.8 on PCM and up to 2XDSD (not clear whether all didgital inputs are 24/352.8 capable, presumably only USB is DSD capable)
That's a lot of machine for $13K. Anyone know timing on this? This could be the perfect slim down and get best of both world's: great SQ in a one-box solution with ability to drive most speakers comfortably (not all given that it does not double down into 4 and 2 ohms but still).
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That does look like somewhere to start for someone on a checked budget that wants an audiophile system. My dislike is that to me it always looks like they let someone loose on acid with crayons to get their colours!
I am surprised that Joe has not shown up on this thread yet.
Admin...can you please insert the word "Dartzeel" in the title befor LHC-208. Thank you
Cyril,
If you only knew how difficult it is to resist
I am trying to stick with USA gear.
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Joe...say it ain't so!
Although now that I am reading your latest signature line, I am how shall I say understanding of your issue:
It seems like since I last looked, you have had a Mac attack (C500T and 601s), you have added another BC VTA20S and another Job 225, and an excellent tube stereo amp in the Music Reference RM-200 (a Michael Fremer reference for many years).
So maybe you don't need another amp, although if I must say, you don't have a single integrated amp (let alone an integrated amp with kick-ass DAC) in your arsenal of hi-end audiophiledom!
I got you there Joe...Ha!
You need to sell one of the BC VTA20S, one of the Job 225, and add a little dosh and you're there!
Although now that I am reading your latest signature line, I am how shall I say understanding of your issue:
It seems like since I last looked, you have had a Mac attack (C500T and 601s), you have added another BC VTA20S and another Job 225, and an excellent tube stereo amp in the Music Reference RM-200 (a Michael Fremer reference for many years).
So maybe you don't need another amp, although if I must say, you don't have a single integrated amp (let alone an integrated amp with kick-ass DAC) in your arsenal of hi-end audiophiledom!
I got you there Joe...Ha!
You need to sell one of the BC VTA20S, one of the Job 225, and add a little dosh and you're there!
Joe...it's all good. Sounds like you are having a heck of a time trying new goodies. Enjoy it in good health! The chase is half the fun! Hope you're doing well buddy
Excellent my friend. I am sure this new integrated sounds fabulous. I have to tell you though that there are many aspects of the sound of my Job 225 that I actually prefer to my previous Swiss gear. Within the power envelope, the Job is an awesome performer.
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Joe...I looked at the Job 225 thread and there are 61 pages of commentary on it. I am just afraid if I start reading it from the beginning and get sucked in, it will be midnight before I am done You have clearly been quite the vocal enthusiast and supporter of this bad ass little amp. I know Srajan at 6Moons.com was one of the first reviewers to put it out there about this amp and he was completely smitten. Alright, you convinced me. I am going to have to read this thread from beginning to end now....
You have clearly been quite the vocal enthusiast and supporter of this bad ass little amp. I know Srajan at 6Moons.com was one of the first reviewers to put it out there about this amp and he was completely smitten. Alright, you convinced me. I am going to have to read this thread from beginning to end now....
Cyril,
If you only knew how difficult it is to resist
I will let you know how it sounds....I should be getting a demo in the coming several weeks.
KeithR
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Id love to hear how it sounds vs the 8550.