I have to admit I am somehow surprised by the measurements and opinions. First of all, I really appreciate the time amir and other members take to do the measurements and share opinions. I purchased the spark to have a small setup during covid work from home and find the sound absolutely amazing.
In my main system I am using Proac T10 sig, Luxman mq-88uc, audio note cdt/II + dac 1.1 sig. I am using the spark with Chartwell LS3/5a 11ohm, mhdt lab Atlantis or Belcanto Dac 1 connected to an AK300 DAP using optical cable. Source is CDs or rips form CDs. When I chose the spark was mostly based on the rave reviews and small size and in my case it surpassed my expectations. I thought the difference from my main system to my desk system was going to be much bigger. I had the opportunity to compare it against the rega Brio 2017 and preferred the spark...both sounded absolutely amazing in my system but the Brio was a touch too dark. Anyways, I suppose my system is very coloured and it just fits my tastes.
I do enjoy listening to my friends systems and to put things in perspective I find the Spark + LS3/5a much better sounding than: NAD C316 BEE + quad bookshelf (don't know the model), Marantz 6006 (amp & CD) + Dali Spektor II...I listened to these in different environments but at the time I genuinely felt my desk combo sounded much better.
I still think this amp can be a great option for some people. I agree the price feels on the high side for what you get.
Cheers
In my main system I am using Proac T10 sig, Luxman mq-88uc, audio note cdt/II + dac 1.1 sig. I am using the spark with Chartwell LS3/5a 11ohm, mhdt lab Atlantis or Belcanto Dac 1 connected to an AK300 DAP using optical cable. Source is CDs or rips form CDs. When I chose the spark was mostly based on the rave reviews and small size and in my case it surpassed my expectations. I thought the difference from my main system to my desk system was going to be much bigger. I had the opportunity to compare it against the rega Brio 2017 and preferred the spark...both sounded absolutely amazing in my system but the Brio was a touch too dark. Anyways, I suppose my system is very coloured and it just fits my tastes.
I do enjoy listening to my friends systems and to put things in perspective I find the Spark + LS3/5a much better sounding than: NAD C316 BEE + quad bookshelf (don't know the model), Marantz 6006 (amp & CD) + Dali Spektor II...I listened to these in different environments but at the time I genuinely felt my desk combo sounded much better.
I still think this amp can be a great option for some people. I agree the price feels on the high side for what you get.
Cheers