"People who buy our amps are looking for the best sound possible and generally believe that the sound they have is worth the extra money. "
Here, I would allow somewhat disagree with Mr. Barber. My monoblocks Spectron with all upgrades retails for $21,000 and VZN- 100 and VZN-160 retail for slightly less and more that Spectron price respectevely.
"How long do you need to turn them on before listening" -
from my research on Joule-Electra you can start listening 10-15 minute after turning amps on. I do almost the same with my current (already sold) tube preamplifier - I turn it on and then I take, say, CD and I demagnetize it (both sides) and then I use negative ion generator (both sides), then I place it in my digital front end - all by itself takes about 6-7 minutes. I start right there and my first disc is not my most favorite. Still, I get in "contact" with music - just it takes me a few minutes longer. None of us love all our disc the same.... So, I don't think this is a problem et all.
"A good OTL is like expensive wine. Its easy to get used to and hard to give up."
Oh, Mr. Barber - I agree with you wholehearly.
Happy Holidays!
Rafael
