darTZeel CTH8550 Integrated Amplifier / Preamplifier / MC Phonostage Photo 2506116 US Audio Mart

DarTZeel CTH8550 Integrated Amplifier

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As with other darTZeel products, the cosmetic package of the CTH-8550 is unique. My sample had darTZeel's usual livery of gold-anodized faceplate with burgundy chassis (an all-black model is also offered). While the CTH-8550's fit'n'finish and materials are impeccable, it looks less styled than engineered.

Dartzeel CTH8550. Vintage Speakers, Integrated Amplifier, Hi End, High End Audio, Easy

To buck this trend, we are proud to offer the darTZeel CTH-8550 MKII, an integrated amplifier built without sonic compromise. With its dedicated dual-mono amplification sections, its Zeel inputs, its gratifyingly excellent phono stages (optional), and remarkable versatility, the CTH-8550 MKII is the most capable integrated amplifier one could dream up.

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The darTZeel CTH-8550 is equipped with a plasma control panel, offering excellent contrast when viewed from any angle. A range of menus allows you to individually configure all settings for each input source. Traditional thinking suggests that when looking to go all out in a quest for ultimate sound quality, the only choice is to stay with a.

darTZeel CTH8550 Integrated Amplifier / Preamplifier / MC Phonostage Photo 2506116 US Audio Mart

The $25,000 USD gold, and Ferrari-red, solid-state integrated amplifier from Switzerland exuded raw sex appeal as it sat in my listening room oozing quality. With it's staggeringly addictive color scheme (a point of opinion, and contention I know), muscular casework and that rubbery, nubby-feeling volume Pleasure Control for tactile feedback, the darTZeel CTH-8550 could be a bit much for.

darTZeel CTH8550 Integrated Amplifier / Preamplifier / Phonostage Chambers Audio

EQUIPMENT REVIEW / DARTZEEL CTH 8550 MKII. Every good listening session should be relaxed but concentrated, occasionally bordering on the emotionally intense experience. Getting up and down all the time to adjust the volume or switch inputs shouldn't be an issue. But, a very friendly

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Fig.5 darTZeel CTH-8550, THD+N (%)vs frequency at 10V into: 8 ohms (left channel blue, right red), 4 ohms (left cyan, right magenta), 2 ohms (green). The bottom trace in fig.6 shows the waveform of the spuriae; the peaks in that waveform occur suspiciously close to the zero crossing points of the sinewave signal (upper trace), which suggest the presence of crossover distortion.

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The CTH-8550 certainly didn't lack for authority, but I thought the 865 had that extra gram and a half of snap. Except for those extremely minor changes in sonic perspective, the Boulder 865 and the darTZeel CTH-8550 were functionally equivalent. Essentially, they're the two finest integrated amplifiers I have auditioned.

darTZeel CTH8550 Dual Mono Integrated Amplifier

That's why darTZeel is proud to present the CTH-8550, the first integrated amplifier without compromise. With its dual-mono architecture, 50-ohm Zeel inputs, optional high-quality phono stages and remarkable versatility, the darTZeel CTH-8550 is the integrated amplifier of choice for audio enthusiasts. CTH-8550: at the heart of the music

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The Dartzeel CTH-8550 is certainly a well-engineered amplifier, and eye-catching to boot, but the colossal price tag weighs it down Tested at £16858.00. By What Hi-Fi? published 28 April 2010. What Hi-Fi? Verdict. An impressive bit of engineering as well as a great-sounding piece of kit. But that vast price tag is hard to justify

darTZeel CTH8550 Integrated Amplifier / Preamplifier / Phonostage Chambers Audio

The darTZeel CTH 8550 Mk.II produces music that is indescribably beautiful, exact, nimble, and subtle to the ears, dynamically extraordinary, and incredibly profound. It also is so filled with such musical "correctness' that one can't help to sit and listen to music with a feeling of such satisfaction as its sound permeates through your.

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The darTZeel engineers believe that comprehensively, the CTH-8550 MKII is quite a superior product as compared to the original CTH-8550 in terms of audio reproduction qualities and expect it to be produced at least through this coming decade. I cannot comment, never having had the pleasure of auditioning the CTH-8550 in my listening room.

darTZeel CTH8550 integrated amplifier (with Siltech) Positive Feedback

darTZeel CTH-8550 integrated amplifier Specifications. Sidebar 1: Specifications. Description: Solid-state integrated amplifier with moving-coil phono section, remote control. Inputs: 4 pairs line (RCA), 1 pair balanced (XLR), 2 pairs Zeel (BNC), 1 pair MC phono (RCA). 1 pair MM phono (RCA, optional). Outputs: preamplifier (RCA), Record (RCA.

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And I must admit that turning the volume knob of a darTZeel is a sensual experience everyone should experience at least once! Add to that the low $40k price point and compare it to the other integrateds priced in the $50-$60k range and, other than less power output (which won't matter with the right speakers), sonically it is in the same class or better.

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This is a no compromise, dual-mono design, including separate channel windings from both toroidal transformers. With its 50-ohm Zeel inputs, optional high-quality phono stages, all sources including turntables are accommodated. The darTZeel CTH-8550 is equipped with a plasma control panel, offering excellent contrast when viewed from any angle.