[Bob A (SD)]

I bought this unit and a Senn HD580 from Bozeman in Dec. '93 after reading the Jan '94 Stereophile article which made me an "early adopter."

I'm not exactly sure what broke but one channel is now dead. I haven't poked inside nor considered sending it in for repair as I sure its way beyond the point where further investment makes economic sense. Normally I'd feel good about getting almost 14 years use out of a component. I've had equipment that has lasted far longer as well as stuff that died in its youth. Bottom line here is that I'm sad that I no longer have this amp to enjoy despite it having been long eclipsed technologically.



When I found the unit couldn't be upgraded a few years ago I was disappointed. That said the folks at Headroom at that time did offer me a significant discount on newer, more expensive, amps, which was appreciated. But such an upgrade wasn't in the cards for me. Not quite sure what I'm going to do at this point either.... probably simply use the inexpensive LDM+ I have and leave it at that. I recently retired and had hoped that the equipment I now possess would see me through. I know.... That's a rather naive but.... Ah well..........