Dartzeel Preamp

[Car commander]

I noticed that most people who are using an NH108 amp are using someone else's preamp. I am using an ML 326S. Anyone tried or heard the Dartzell preamp and formed an opinion?

[joeinid]

I would love the get a Dartzeel preamp to go with my Dart 108 amp. The Dart pre gives a whole new level of performance when hooked up through the 50 ohm BNC Zeel connection. Depending on your system, some say it can be slightly softer than they prefer, but I love my Dart 108 amp and can't imagine how good the preamp could sound. I have only hesitated in getting it now because I do not believe the Dart pre wold be a good match for my Burmester 911 mono amps.

CC,

What's your system now? What are you thinking about getting?

[thesaint519]

Originally Posted by Car commander

I noticed that most people who are using an NH108 amp are using someone else's preamp. I am using an ML 326S. Anyone tried or heard the Dartzell preamp and formed an opinion?

How do u like the ML 326S?

[Car commander]

My system now is:
Esoteric K03 (tried a Puccini but was not reliable)
Meridian Sooloos Control 15.
ML 326S preamp
NH 108B Amp. (had a Pass 250.5) this smokes it.
Karma 3.2FE speakers
KS elation Interconnects (balanced)
KS elation speaker cables (made a big differnence from taras)

I bought the 326s because of the reviews I have read. I have owned a Classe, ML38 and ML38S also. The 326S is better than any of these. One of the mags rated this and the MBL6010 as two of the best preamps he had heard.
I have tried taking it out and hooking the puccini and K03 direct but Like the preamp. It also gives me the option of Analog and using just a DAC with the control 15.

Unless I want to get on an airplane which I really don't have time to do, there is no where to listen to high end systems in Atlanta.

[joeinid]

I think the Dart pre in your situation would help if you are looking for a more "musical" presentation. What about the sound do you not like? Just looking for a change?

[Car commander]

Originally Posted by joeinid

I think the Dart pre in your situation would help if you are looking for a more "musical" presentation. What about the sound do you not like? Just looking for a change?

I have the best sounding system I have heard. I don't dislike it. But if better is to be had........

After reading some of your posts, I think you understand that. :-)

[joeinid]

Originally Posted by Car commander

I have the best sounding system I have heard. I don't dislike it. But if better is to be had........

After reading some of your posts, I think you understand that. :-)

All too well , sometimes what we think is an upgrade, turns out not to be an upgrade. I would love to put the Dart pre in front of my Dart 108. The only reason I have not purchased the Dart pre is I do not think it will play well with my Burmester amps, but my Dart amp plays well with everything

[Car commander]

Why have you held onto the Burmester amps if you have the Dartzeel?

[joeinid]

Originally Posted by Car commander

Why have you held onto the Burmester amps if you have the Dartzeel?

What is the sound of one hand clapping? Ha! I loved my stereo 911mk3 immensely but the mono 911's turned out be a different animal. I am trying to sell the 911's but I am not having luck. I keep coming back to my Dartzeel amp. There's nothing like it. The 911's perform superbly on speakers other than my TAD CR-1's, for my taste anyway.

[Car commander]

Originally Posted by joeinid

What is the sound of one hand clapping? Ha! I loved my stereo 911mk3 immensely but the mono 911's turned out be a different animal. I am trying to sell the 911's but I am not having luck. I keep coming back to my Dartzeel amp. There's nothing like it. The 911's perform superbly on speakers other than my TAD CR-1's, for my taste anyway.

I have heard the 911MK3 amps. The sound good. I would prefer the NH108b for my speakers too.