(17-Jun-2025, 23:57)Damon Wrote: Howdy All,
Just when I am starting to browse for a used ProCI, Mr Huff comes out with his list of 10 favourite integrated amps. Oh well.
When watching these Youtube reviewers, one has to pay attention to the playlist of songs they use. Steve basically plays electronic modern music, there is not a single classical music in his playlist. The sound he wants is airy, fast, clear with clean and tight bass. Devialet fits exactly, my guess is even an old Expert will fit his music nicely, it is no wonder that he praises the Astra playing those type of music. By the way, he mentioned in the video that Devialet uses a technology such that the amp is class A in preamp and class D in power amp, that shows how much he understands ADH......
Having played with an Expert 400 for a few years, I have no complaint on it for airyness, clarity and bass resolution and speed, even compared to top end gear today. However, when it comes to timber of musical instruments, atmosphere and vocal expressions, there are better amps out there.
