Amp/Preamp Asylum: REVIEW: deHavilland Aries 845 Amplifier (Tube) by cpielock@eaglebrook.org

Model:	Aries 845
Category:	Amplifier (Tube)
Suggested Retail Price:	$6000.00
Description:	Tube Monoblocks, 845, 25 watt
Manufacturer URL:	deHavilland

Review by cpielock@eaglebrook.org on September 25, 2010 at 14:40:35
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for the Aries 845

This is an update of my review from 5 years ago. I still have the wonderful deHavilland monos. I upgraded them to the Aries-gt about three years ago and would not even think about another amp. They are truly amazing amps. The soundstage is exceptional, Whatever the recording has to offer, the deHavillands will produce. They can sound in the room with exceptional recording like the newer 45 rpm jazz lps and equally real with recording from the 1930's. Honestly, I have not had the slightest thought of moving up or trying something different, that leaves more time to enjoy the music. I really don't know if or how it is possible for the music to sound better.

Product Weakness:	they are heavy about 60lbs each
Product Strengths:	sound,sweet sound, producing music

Associated Equipment for this Review:

Amplifier: deHavillands with attenuators
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): aetshetix phono pre
Sources (CDP/Turntable): nottingham interspace/rega 1000rb
Speakers: alon signature elite
Cables/Interconnects: mapleshade double helix
Music Used (Genre/Selections): you name it
Room Size (LxWxH): 20 x 14 x 8
Room Comments/Treatments: furniture
Time Period/Length of Audition: 5 years
Other (Power Conditioner etc.): none
Type of Audition/Review: Product Owner
Your System (if other than home audition): second system Linn basis,RM 10/RM mark 4 pre,Dynaco A25's

Amplifier:	deHavillands with attenuators
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	aetshetix phono pre
Sources (CDP/Turntable):	nottingham interspace/rega 1000rb
Speakers:	alon signature elite
Cables/Interconnects:	mapleshade double helix
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	you name it
Room Size (LxWxH):	20 x 14 x 8
Room Comments/Treatments:	furniture
Time Period/Length of Audition:	5 years
Other (Power Conditioner etc.):	none
Type of Audition/Review:	Product Owner
Your System (if other than home audition):	second system Linn basis,RM 10/RM mark 4 pre,Dynaco A25's