"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!!