Looking for opinions on Concert Fidelity amps ....

[joeinid]

Anyone own or have heard the Concert Fidelity ZL-120V2SE or ZL-200 amps? They seem to be paired with TAD at some audio shows. Thank you.

 

[Elberoth]

I had the ZL-200 at home for a couple of weeks. Good resolution and microdynamics, but not enough meat on the bones for my taste. Maybe if you mate it with the CF pre, equipped with some warm sounding NOS tubes, that will balance itself out. The ZL-200 is the polar oposite the the warm and fluid MSB monos.

 

[joeinid]

Thank you so much Adam!

 

[BruceD]

Anyone own or have heard the Concert Fidelity ZL-120V2SE or ZL-200 amps? They seem to be paired with TAD at some audio shows. Thank you.

Hmmm--What happened to the TAD Amps I wonder?

BD

 

[KeithR]

One of the better TAD matches from what I heard at recent shows. I preferred the Vac Phi 200 on the same speaker, but the CFs impressed. They demo'd with Ref3A Grand Veenas the prior year and sounded great as well. Not warm persay, but definitely not cool. The Zesto/Vac combination on the TAD evos was really, really good.

on the other hand, i think the CFs are (very) overpriced- and the resale value reflects this.

 

[Uk Paul / Z:Axis Audio]

We have used the CR1 with ZL-200 and 120V2SE at shows and for me personally for a month in my room. They make a good pairing as you have heard, with the resolution capabilities of the speaker and the transparency of the amplifiers, micro detail and space is very audible leading to a more credible performance. HF and mid ranges are wonderful, though if there is a slight downside, the real LF is light, but, it is very very clean. As UK distributor, I generally don't like to promote on forums but as you asked about a combo that is clearly excellent and one I have some time with, I thought it might be acceptable to reply.. Our set up at the first showing of both products in the UK (image below) received many best of show comments, with many listeners staying put for an hour or more. If you prize refinement over punch, it would be worth seeking a demo.

 

[AudioLibertarian]

We have used the CR1 with ZL-200 and 120V2SE at shows and for me personally for a month in my room. They make a good pairing as you have heard, with the resolution capabilities of the speaker and the transparency of the amplifiers, micro detail and space is very audible leading to a more credible performance. HF and mid ranges are wonderful, though if there is a slight downside, the real LF is light, but, it is very very clean. As UK distributor, I generally don't like to promote on forums but as you asked about a combo that is clearly excellent and one I have some time with, I thought it might be acceptable to reply.. Our set up at the first showing of both products in the UK (image below) received many best of show comments, with many listeners staying put for an hour or more. If you prize refinement over punch, it would be worth seeking a demo.



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Paul,

Have you tested the updated versions of the ZL-120 and ZL-200, the FX2 version by any chance? Those updates supposed to have brought major improvements in the bass control and provide more higher current into difficult to drive speakers. Would appreciate your feedback and impressions greatly!