nick

AAARGGHH!!!! I was wondering why the SPs were just sitting there..... The one time I decide to be polite and not ask too much......

Well it was a LOT of fun.... Thanks to Tbln for his hospitality... To start with the "worst".... that would have to be our "balanced Zana Deux Deux" experiment.. For whatever reason couldn't get it to sing. 1st levels not balanced. Even after swopping tubes, no diff. Then when we finally got the levels about equal, there was a strange vibration sound out of one channel... But when we went single ended, no such issue..... The balanced apache, plus whichever cans we tried with it, was nice. Controlled power all the way through. I went through a whole bunch of cans with the single ended Zanas: PS-1, L-3000, GS1000, AT2000, HD650, AKG 701s.... Very very fun and educational. Finally got to hear what the fuss is all about re: L-3000 and PS-1s. They are easily the most dynamic headphones I've heard. Very classy. GS1000 is the most laid back Grado I've ever heard. "Interesting". Need more time with it to see what can/needs to be done to get it to swing. Nicest surprise was the AT-2000. Despite being in with the BIG boys, it gave a good account of itself.

Oh yeah, this kind of review I likes..... nice one tbin. Definitely need to get the cables together for a 2x Zana Deux set-up now!!!

There is so much to enjoy with this amp.... I too am a happy owner It is musical and transparent at the same time. Tube like with solid state punch....What I find fun is to tube roll and here clear differences between tubes even with my lousy cans (wallet punctured. No funds to buy proper cans yet) And here's something you don't hear everyday, It makes ALL headphones sound good !!!! Livy's impressions are pretty much on the mark. Although I have a preference for the European tubes instead. Admittedly not the cheapest amp on the market and there is a bit of a wait to get one (they are pretty much custom built) but more than 1 person has said it is one of the best value for money items in Hi-Fi !! High praise indeed. I for one am not letting mine go.... The designer is presently working on a fully balanced design now.... but not tubed. Can I be around for the Single Power/ Zana Deux shoot out ?? Please ?

direct http://members.aceweb.com/orim/audio/OritekAudio/slide7.html not the cheapest but apparently outperforms cables which are much more expensive..... BUYER BEWARE: cables are system sensitive... bear that in mind b4 paying loads of money based on recommendations/reviews.....