Well I was listening to the Lentek for a few hours last night, with all sorts of music, and I didn't feel particularly short-changed in terms of 'hi-fi aspects' of the sound or musical enjoyment - in fact, it really digs deep into recordings and unravels subtle nuances in the music, which really puts a smile on your face!
I'm sure that when I swap back to the A23 I'll hear what was 'missing', but the Lentek, regardless of its ultimate hi-fi shortcomings, sure makes music fun to listen to
As an aside, I've often noticed people going on about T de P's 'The Head' SUT, and how wonderful it was, well I had one and found it a pretty unremarkable device - not bad by any means, just a little 'bland', somewhat fluffy sounding, and ultimately rather musically un-involving.
I find the Lentek much more preferable, as it sounds the polar opposite of 'The Head', as it has drive, dynamics, and positively bristles with
joie de vivre!
Maybe it's because it matches the DL-103 so well? Perhaps the results with other cartridges are less inspiring and that's why some people didn't get on with it.....? Synergy is all-important, after all.
Whatever - for me it was £60 well spent, as it gives me a viable alternative to the A23 when I fancy a different type of presentation of my favourite choons
Marco.
Originally Posted by Marco
Well I was listening to the Lentek for a few hours last night, with all sorts of music, and I didn't feel particularly short-changed in terms of 'hi-fi aspects' of the sound or musical enjoyment - in fact, it really digs deep into recordings and unravels subtle nuances in the music, which really puts a smile on your face!
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