Hallo Pal and Agnes, I’ve now been using the icOn Zen for about three weeks. I listen mostly to classical orchestral and piano music. As my ears are now aged 86 I was a little concerned that they might no longer be able to distinguish the...
Pal, Dual was delivered today and set up was super easy since I have one in and one out. I’m VERY impressed by the sound of the system with this in. Super transparent running 45 tubes and efficient speakers. I will not miss my $10K+ preamp at all....
Hi Pal,I received the unit today. The inner box arrived intact, although the outer box took some rain damage. I installed the Zen and my initial impression was… WOW. I will write a full testimonial in a few weeks, but here are some initial thoughts: I have more than...
Hi Pal,You gave me one of my best presents I’ve ever gotAnd I don‘t mean the bar of chocolate!!Your Icon pre is an incredible machine.A new dimension in sound and handling.I owned an Audio Innovations passive preamp years ago, but it is not comparable to your...
Dear Pal and Agnes, My icOn 5 balanced pre-amp has been in my system for two months now. Clarity is the one-word description that returns. Two sessions close, listening after a long break on a trip, at my 13ft (4m) listening position in the room upstairs, or acting as...
“Pal, what can I say?! I am sitting here a grown man almost crying…. yes it’s so good! It has everything, the glow, the naturalness, the flow the ease. My stereo has never sounded better!…” Read more
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