This amp is a work of art from Peter Daniels, a true audio craftsman. Everything on this amp is there for a purpose, and the fit and finish of these beauties is amazing. Don't let the size fool you. While rated at 50 watts it drives my speakers like 50 tube watts. The power supply weighs a tone and this amp packs a punch. The Patek works perfectly, just like the watch, and sounds wonderful. I am currently using this amp to drive some Odyssey Lorelei speakers and it sounds awesome. Smooth, articulate, detailed with deep controlled bass.
For more information, please see the review on 6 moons. Here are some excerpts:
Peter Daniel's statement effort on chip amps states it once and for all - again. Op-amps are a supremely viable avenue to achieve stellar sonics in a physically diminutive and cool-running package that's cost-effective and doesn't generate any high-frequency noise like so-called digital amps (which require effective filtering at the outputs).
To be blunt, the Patek puts the screws on lesser (but still more expensive) valve amps that sound slow, thick and indistinct by comparison and offer far less power. Sure, I expect an Art Audio, Audiopax, Lamm or Wyetech Labs SET to redress that statement. But that's a different financial league. Moral of my story? The search for the "perfect" sand amp that fits my current system and sensibilities like a designer glove -- and which I can afford to wear -- is over. Halleluja!
I am only selling because I have downsized my home I am selling one of my systems.
Asking $999.00. Paypal and shipping are extra.
Thanks for looking
Steve
