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...now for my Headroom Balanced Desktop vs. TTVJ Millet review:

From a "listen-ability" perspective, I have to reiterate what I said earlier about Todd's little amp. Just a pleasureable experience, one that you could just lose yourself to for a long period of time.

I've owned tube amps / add-ins (Musical Fidelity XCanV3 with mod & Tube pass-through) in the past, and they both didn't compare with the combination of solid punch and lush sound that was produced by the TTVJ Millet.

Comparing dynamics, well, the Balanced amp walks all over the TTVJ, which is what you'd expect from a highly regarded 2x pricepoint product. So much more slam, controlled highs, and strong smooth vocals that I (thankfully) don't regret spending what I did on the HR amp. (Not to mention the three sets of balanced headphones!)

But is the overall performance of the HR balanced amp 2x more? Nope, and of course, this is where we enter into a "diminishing returns" discussion, and how the pursuit of perfection in this hobby can lead to a number of less-than-rational purchase decisions.

Thanks again for allowing me the opportunity to review your amp, Todd! You've built a little wonder.

Keith, the amp is on its way to you - to arrive on Monday.