As a previous owner of the Cute I agree regarding the neutrality, soundstage and transparency issues.
I would add however, that the Supplier Power Supply really brings this amp to life and makes it sound much more neutral with better bass resolution, less lower midrange cloudiness and a more cohesive soundstage. It also reduces mains induced noise if that is a probem to begin with. I was really surprised at the improvement when I first plugged it in, but I guess YMMV.
Then again, the "amp with a wall wart" approach is seemingly popular with the lower priced and low-middle range amps such as these, Xcan, etc. And it means that one can really improve the sound down the track without having to replace the original equipment. And get the original amp more cheaply to begin with.
I actually replaced the original 2227 op amp in my cute with twin AD797s - which smoothened out the sound and improved clarity. But after I got the Supplier, it was the original 2227 that sounded the best.
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