ICEpower Digital Switching Amps?

As a distant observer, Ar_t's stereo amp and the H20 appear to be similar in concept. A listening session with both would be informative. One might also include the CI Audio D200 monos, since they also use toroids.

I agree, Tvad, except for the similarities. We are talking about amps here. They should be judged on how they sound.

They say you can tell an amp by the company it keeps.

FYI: The H2O Signature has been reviewed by 6Moons, and it has replaced admired conventional and module driven amps in home systems, including VTL225, Rogue 120, ARC VT1011, Pass X600, MC-2000, TacT 2150, eAR, Threshold S500 MKII, Music Reference RM9, Edge, Cary V12 etc. etc. etc.

Muralman1, as long as you continue to beat the drum of the H20 ad nauseum, I will continue to offer alternatives worthy of consideration.

I carefully read the 6Moons review, and I came away with an impression different than yours.

I appreciate your excitement, and I don't doubt the H20 sounds excellent, but to be fair, there are those who have heard the H20 who do not share your enthusiasm and would not replace their amps with the H20...or probably any digital amp.

Fortunately, we both agree that these amps need to be heard in one's own system, and most of the digital amps can be auditioned or purchased with a 30 day MBG.

Tvad- Excellent post.

I sugguest any current TacT 2150 visit: http://www.aberdeencomponents.com/

before they consider replacing their upgradeable powerdac, with an amp that requires a preamp,DAC,and does not have digital crossover or paraEq functions.

In message http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?aamps&1118928361&openflup&35&4#35 Ar_t identifies himself, but not in subsequent posts - might be a good idea to do so. Looking at the site I see no address or phone number since the Contact link isn't functional.