You mean these? https://www.amazon.com/Fosi-Audio-Two-V3-Mono/dp/B0D91QDRPX Already shipping LOL. No idea how they actually sound but some bozo on Audiogon is always touting them.Yes then your 99.99 dream Class D amp will appear ...
You have to differentiate: The first model from Dartzeel is based on a Diamond Buffer, a circuit from the 70s, nothing special. There are 100% copies from China. Depending on the quality of the components, they can sound really good. The distortion profile is very similar to that of a tube amplifier. The subsequent models have completely different designs.
If they left the hobby and got more off the sofa they might live longer. One of the reasons women live longer than men, audiophiles bring down the male average by not exercising.
I have been getting a lot of exercise using your record cleaning regiment Tim, i am always running to the other end of the house to remove or start up a ultrasonic load of records.
I have been getting a lot of exercise using your record cleaning regiment Tim, i am always running to the other end of the house to remove or start up a ultrasonic load of records.
I posted that knowing full well what it was and for a laugh given the angst about dartZell prices . I'm not as dumb as you think
I'm not sure how you can tell anything from that ad. When you look at the detailed description, it says stuff like this: "the advantage is that it has a good transient response characteristics, known as one of the more bile than the bile machine bile flavor stone machine line". What the hell does this even mean? It's actually comical. For God's sake, use Google translate, man! The world is full of audiophiles who love bargains. But buying a darT knockoff that excels in making bile for $1500 is a bridge too far for anyone, even on this forum!
Hi Marty - I think maybe it was a correct translation?
If something is built to last, and you have a good local repair shop, the only thing you really lose if the manufacturer goes out of business is any warranty. So if something does go wrong, the practical difference is that you have to pay for it rather than the manufacturer. In the UK and EU we have statutory two year manufacturer warranty, which is considered a significant consumer protection, I don’t think you have anything similar in the USA.I asked for evidence, you posted a big ollll image of Whatsbestforum as proof. Why go to John then.
Going to the US distributor, Mr Stone is exactly what I was asking if anyone had done. Mike may have called Herve. That is another good option.
I hope they are still solvent. It is a good product. I liked my 108 quite a bit. For 17 years old, it was still very solid. Herve did some minor work like resoldering some joints and other minor stuff. About $700. It should last another 20 years.
If someone bought Mikes amps and other Dartzeel components, they would be very happy. They are built to last 40 years. They would be getting very good equipment at a good price that will outlast most owners. Mikes Dartzeel has a good 30 years in them. If the average audiophile buying them is 50. They would be 80 and maybe not with us anymore when the Darts gave out.
Having said that, I would rather have equipment from a current company. Or at least something that anyone can repair. My Blade amps and my First Sound preamp are pretty simple point to point wiring. If something failed, a decent tech could sus it out and replace the parts. My digital equipment is not so expensive I could toss it in the trash and not be financially damaged. Honestly, I worry more about my digital equipment. Most digital equipment seems a bit temperamental. And computer boards and chips are not know for long life.
I'm a big fan of Mojo Audio and talk about it a lot. I have talked with Ben of Mojo extensivly about professional and personal topics. I'm also a big fan and distributor for Torus. I am also a big fan and talk a lot about First Sound. Emmanuel of First Sound has been to my house and shared food and coffee. I still have 0 knowledge about whether these companies will be here next week. I think it a farce to pander an idea the Herve called Mike and told Mike to sell his gear because he was throwing in the towel. Thats slander in my opinion.
They sound fair. I use them to drive in ceiling speakers around the house. I put them into my real rig and they, well, they were not good.
