[badmonkey]

Title says it all really.

I originally wanted an Original Master, but they're out now that it's discontinued and out of stock (and the US distributors are "on vacation" and unreachable).

The Gilmore Lite seems reasonable and I like the apparent case quality but I am unimpressed with the standard power supply options and cost for 220V - I was quoted $299 for the amp plus an extra $50 for this supplied by HeadAmp to replace the 110V Elpac normally included in the $299 price.

The Meier Corda Arietta at $270 with built in dual-voltage power supply seems a good alternative.

I have AKG K601s on the way. Source is M-Audio Revolution 7.1. Comments welcome. (I don't really care about the hardware crossfeed so that's not an advantage of the Arietta to me).

 

[badmonkey]

At $295 the Creek OBH-21 including PSU enters the picture.

C'mon, what are the differences in sound?

 

[Asr]

I don't know anything about the Arietta or the OBH-21, but the Gilmore Lite pairs nicely with the K601 - it's exactly the kind of sonic signature that the K601 pairs best with.