Been comparing solid state / tubes for ages off course .
Lately i switch a lot between this amp and the convergent JL2 sign/kt 120 , to be sure whether my next amp will be SS or still tubes .
Its just amazing how this little cheap DIY amp ( built it myself from parts/ schematics ) holds up against big $$ amps ,( if the load isnt that hard )
Good full range speakers and an excelent pre /macbook pro and a good dac is virtually all one needs , conveniant and the internet is an unlimited source of music/test sounds /movies /docs and whatever
Solid state wise ive owned meridian / mark levinson/ boulder/ krell evo always had the Hawk beside them to compare
http://www.tnt-audio.com/ampli/hawk_a18_e.html
Lately i switch a lot between this amp and the convergent JL2 sign/kt 120 , to be sure whether my next amp will be SS or still tubes .
Its just amazing how this little cheap DIY amp ( built it myself from parts/ schematics ) holds up against big $$ amps ,( if the load isnt that hard )
Good full range speakers and an excelent pre /macbook pro and a good dac is virtually all one needs , conveniant and the internet is an unlimited source of music/test sounds /movies /docs and whatever
Solid state wise ive owned meridian / mark levinson/ boulder/ krell evo always had the Hawk beside them to compare
http://www.tnt-audio.com/ampli/hawk_a18_e.html