Audio Note vs. Aries Cerat vs. darTZeel

[buzzlulu]

I was trading emails with Hervé daily on the decision to upgrade or trade, and he was very helpful. I don't know what the future holds, but I hope Hervé can keep producing these amps.

Was this daily email exchange with Herve’ recently ie after the turmoil and announcement?

 

[Rumpole]

Was this daily email exchange with Herve’ recently ie after the turmoil and announcement?

Yes, the daily emails were all during the last three weeks, mostly from Herve’ and also a few from his staff who arranged shipping. They usually responded to my emails within several hours which is impressive given the time difference.

I have not heard and can't comment on Aires Cerat or Audinote comparisons, but I'm very happy with the darTZeel as an alternaitve to tube amps. Over the last 20 years, I started with a Manley preamp and GTA SE-40 monoblocks, then Supratek preamp and monoblocks, and the then deHavilland GM-70 SET monoblocks.

 

[Argonaut]

Over the last 20 years, I started with a Manley preamp and GTA SE-40 monoblocks, then Supratek preamp and monoblocks, and the then deHavilland GM-70 SET monoblocks.

Non too shabby components even today …