johnnypaddock
100+ Head-Fier
Have you ever compared A&S amps to DNA and Eddie Current amps?
I had a DNA Stratus with my Pendant for a bit. Here are my thoughts from the comparison, in case it helps.
I briefly owned a DNA Stratus. It's really a beautiful amp. The layering was insanely good, and the resolution was right up there. I found it to have a full, rich sound signature that might have been too much of a good thing when matched up with the Verite. I ended up preferring the Pendant in my system. I found that the speed and dynamics were better, with the presentation being more "up front". I could get more of a visceral impact with the Pendant. That said, I was using stock tubes in the Stratus and upgraded NOS tubes in the Pendant so I'm sure that was a factor.