@Chillin
I am definitely in favour of "analogue" sound. I also have Spectron Audio Musician MK2 amp (of course purchased second hand) . It is 2x800W RMS, 7KW peak, holding peak transients for 0,5 sec. It is so powerful you can play the drums along and the sound levels are equal. My daughter has NAD 7050D (2x50W) .
I rather dislike the sound from both. What those two and Devialets have in common is D-class power stages. D-class sound is really abrasive for my ears. My eardrums start aching after short listening. Honestly, it's physical. My favourite amp is the 2x22W tube AirTight which can fill the room to excessive levels o sound through the 90dB/4ohm Grands. I tested ATC, B&W, Spendors and and other brands, even horns and Magnepans, and settled on Grands. Yes, that's the sound I like most (and the agreeable price for the second hand pair). On top of that the Denon DCD-A100 gives as "analogue" sound as possible with a digital source (SACD, CD or digital files). You are right, me and Phantoms do not get along.
I am definitely in favour of "analogue" sound. I also have Spectron Audio Musician MK2 amp (of course purchased second hand) . It is 2x800W RMS, 7KW peak, holding peak transients for 0,5 sec. It is so powerful you can play the drums along and the sound levels are equal. My daughter has NAD 7050D (2x50W) .
I rather dislike the sound from both. What those two and Devialets have in common is D-class power stages. D-class sound is really abrasive for my ears. My eardrums start aching after short listening. Honestly, it's physical. My favourite amp is the 2x22W tube AirTight which can fill the room to excessive levels o sound through the 90dB/4ohm Grands. I tested ATC, B&W, Spendors and and other brands, even horns and Magnepans, and settled on Grands. Yes, that's the sound I like most (and the agreeable price for the second hand pair). On top of that the Denon DCD-A100 gives as "analogue" sound as possible with a digital source (SACD, CD or digital files). You are right, me and Phantoms do not get along.
