I was able to pick up the Naksa amp this arvo from from Gordon and just got it set up to the kdac, CD94 CDT, and Gale 402's. I'm currently running the Naksa through the preamp of a vintage Nakamichi receiver kindly on loan from Wolster.
I'm trying hard to quantify the sound as I still have the memory of the V8 Mingda and ML1 Ultra's in my head, so going to the Gale 402's with a SS pre & power amp is somewhat different, it takes some getting used too!
My initial impressions are that it drives the Gales quite well, plenty of grunt with control and balance. It's quite clean, detailed and lively.
It will take a while for my ears to adjust to this new sound (SS & Gales) as I am used to that liquidity and effortless richness of tubes with the synergy of the Ultra's with those wonderful Duelund caps.
The Naksa has a dynamic and punchy presence but IMO it would be worthwhile hearing the Naksa with a built in volume pot, therefore removing the preamp all together so I can gauge the potential of this amp.
I hope to have my Accuphase amp up and running soon so it would be interesting to compare them both driving the Gales.
Thanks for the opportunity to listen to the Naksa Bill.
Cheers, flemo.