How about this amplifier?
 

Keith G wrote:
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The reason I might be interested in an 'expert' build for an *ultimate
amplifier* is that I don't do/haven't done enough amp building to be
definitely able to build summat that I would *know* was perfect. Whether or
not I build any more stuff in the future remains to be seen (no plans for
amps right now), but it would be useful to have a 'benchmark' amp to compare
with, if I did...??

It's called test equipment. Verify the unit works to design and then
you know you have buuilt it right. But, you could always then take your
amps in to a local high end saloon on the pretext you want to buy their
speakers but want to hear them with your amps first.....

How about this amplifier?
 

"Bret Ludwig" wrote in message
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Keith G wrote:
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The reason I might be interested in an 'expert' build for an *ultimate
amplifier* is that I don't do/haven't done enough amp building to be
definitely able to build summat that I would *know* was perfect. Whether
or
not I build any more stuff in the future remains to be seen (no plans for
amps right now), but it would be useful to have a 'benchmark' amp to
compare
with, if I did...??

It's called test equipment. Verify the unit works to design and then
you know you have buuilt it right. But, you could always then take your
amps in to a local high end saloon on the pretext you want to buy their
speakers but want to hear them with your amps first.....


:-)

The 'highest end' dealer to me (walking distance if I was in the mood) is a
Yank flogging silly expensive stuff, so I've never been there!!

http://www.hifidelityaudio.co.uk/

........but he's sent word to me (via David with the ST70 in another thread,
asitappens) that he's got some Zu Druids I *should* hear, so It'd probably
be doable!!