My nomination for "Best Sound at the Show" is the Dunlavy SC-Vs at the Golden Nugget,
driven by Balanced Audio Technology's intriguing VK-5 preamp and VK-60 power amp
(120W monoblocked). The latter uses those ubiquitous-at-the-Show (and quite
unbelievable-looking) Russian 6C33C-Bs in an (deep breath) "all-triode, auto-bias,
high current, single-ended bridge output configuration (not push-pull), fully balanced
differential, zero-feedback design." You said a mouthful, comrade. The system was
world class--effortless, large, airy, focused, palpable, timbrally a pleasure, and
exhibiting that certain je ne sais quoi in the That's Where It Lives upper midrange/lower
treble. Balanced Audio Technology is located at 26 Beethoven Drive in Wilmington, DE.
Call Victor Khomenko or his partner Steve Bednarski at (800) 255-4228 for their
fascinating White Paper.
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