http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ampstube&1132811408
first time ive ever seen a pair used on agon.
well..this is what he has. x2, being monoblocks.
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thats the drool, btw.
Mahi on steroids, sort of.
BTW, I'm demoing the Portal as I type.
Dual mono, Darlington Switching transistors, gets a sort of tube-like sound without any compression component.
If that makes sense...
It has a very serious, controlled bottom.
Sweet midrange (honest)
It is a bit present and the very top end "breathes-out" just the tinest bit.
Very impressive.
Definitely not as sweet as the Mahi-Mahi.
I'd like to see the Snappers in a practical application and in proportion to other gear.
One of my main concerns with true dual mono (was considering old Dynaco Mk III or Mk IV) is the logistics.
Mostly, I'd like a pic to show the OL how artistic and attractive they can be in the den.
The eternal battle for music vs. appearance.
The Manley gear is "deco pretty" and with the right stand/ shelf and associated furniture / art it could be a focal in a room.
I have zero ability to make a space look good.
I used to keep a Sportster frame in one of my old apartments...