Mine is a 2024 so couldn't agree moreI am just learning more every day. We have to keep digging. I removed my CH Precision DAC and installed a Hifi Rose DAC on the Emitter 1 for an audition, it seemed a bit lean, Re-set the speakers a bit towards the wall, and I have that punch that I was missing. For under 5K this might be the right product for him. Always reset your system. ALWAYS 6 months to research and 30 minutes to arrive at conclusions is a fool's game.Curious as the Blue edition does not include the battery option for the input stage. The standard version of the Blue had XLR inputs, something that could also be fitted in other versions - the ASR Emitter's can be configurated with several options at very low extra cost when ordering.David Chesky Just purchased the big stack. He LOVES it.Some years ago, Robin Wyatt and David Chesky did a shootout covering a dozen of the best-known amps--tube & SS --that partner with the Quad 57. Why the Quad? Chesky uses them in the mastering chain aka find faults before committing to a final product. The clear winner was the ASR Emitter 1, blue edition. David was specific about it being the blue edition vs the other ASR models.
I just got this from Friedrich Schaefer the owner of ASR. This is a quick note from David Chesky. He is one of the finest recording engineers. The aspect of you're there feeling is captured in his recordings. He's an amazing composer.
Dear Friedrich,
The amp came and I set it up yesterday
I listened a little today after I rested my back from setting the amps up !!!!!!!!
You are correct,,,,it is much better than the ASR Emitter I
In my opinion your ASR Emitter II is the best amp that I have ever heard anywhere in the world ......
In the meantime I hope you like my concerto SACD,,,it was done with one mike
Best
David