ASL MG OTL 32 DT

sorry to rain on any parades... but build quality beware on ASL products, unless they've really changed over the past couple years...

I have an original MG Head DT (no preamp capabilities) and I do still have it and is excellent sounding for the price... But i have had a number of build-quality related problems, and dealing with divergent is a nightmare

Build quality and reliability of ASL products are both up over the last few years. I have 4 ASL amps, all purchased new and DT versions, that have been 100% reliable. Others have noted the same here. Don't be afraid to buy new, DT-imported ASL products.
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Usually we get what we pay for and the MG OTL 32 DT is only $700 so I figuerd it wouldn't be a perfect pre. But ASL has been around for awhile so I'm assuming things are getting better.

I agree with all the above posts. I have the MGhead (original) and had a lot of buzzing in one channel. Fortunately, my dealer knew someone that quieted down the tubes. It sounds great now. I've had no problems since.

I also have a new ASL AQ1001DT integrated, and it is just as much a bang for the buck. The stock output tubes are pretty good. I just needed to replace the input tubes with some NOS. The sound I get out of it makes it a real bargain. The reliability of this new unit has been flawless.