Is this be the best Amp I have heard? My review of the Orchard Audio Starkrimson Ultra DMC 2.0 Amp

Thanks to Leo Ayzenshtat of Orchard Audio for loaning me this amp for review. Not only is the Starkrimson Ultra (500W) DMC 2.5 the best Class D amp I have ever heard, it is one of the best amps I have ever heard full stop. It is remarkable in its clarity and power. It has no sonic sins. It is 100% faithful to the source. At $3999.00 plus $250.00 for the single ended to balanced option, this is, IMHO, a terrific value considering its performance. If you are looking for separates in this price range (or even 3X or 4X this price) you need to give this unit serious consideration.

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Current audio equipment list:
• Cambridge AXR-100 Receiver: https://amzn.to/49Nq4Ft
• Cambridge MXN10: https://amzn.to/44sBhdL
• Cambridge EVO150: https://amzn.to/3UTJowI
• Schiit Bi-Frost Multi-Bit DAC with Unison USB
• Schiit Lokius EQ.: https://amzn.to/3Qhuu0x
• Schiit Mani Phono Pre-Amp: https://amzn.to/3JyyCVW
• Geshelli Labs JNOG2 SOCKETED [J2S] DAC (on loan from Geshelli Labs)
• Elac Debut 2.0 F-62 Speakers: https://amzn.to/3Jy6eUc
• Elac Debut Reference 62 (DBR62) speakers: https://amzn.to/3VyQzcu
• Fluance RT-84 turntable: https://amzn.to/4aMuZrt. Upgraded with the Audio Technica AT540ML: https://amzn.to/4diAyzy
• Android Tablet, 10.1 Inch Android 12 Tablet, 6GB RAM 64GB ROM: https://amzn.to/3KswX50
• iFi AC iPurifier: https://amzn.to/3UWb4ko
• All line level cables are from World’s Best Cable. I primarily use Mogami 2964 Wire and Amphenol ACPL connectors: https://amzn.to/3JWCDE9
• My main streaming source is a small format PC: https://amzn.to/3yhCoAI
• I also use a remote-controlled line level switcher so I can run all my source components through the Schiit Lokius: https://amzn.to/3w8IZwL

My desktop gear:
• Nitsch modified Schiit Magni “Piety” headphone amp: https://nitschsound.com/products/magn...
• Loxjie D30 DAC/Headphone Amp: No longer available new
• Ayima A07 amp: https://amzn.to/3V969LQ
• Sennheiser Mass-Drop HD6XX headphones: https://amzn.to/3wVNvz7
• Sony MDR-V6 Headphones: (current version) https://amzn.to/4aJMTdB

Email: [email protected]

Tidal Playlists:
• The Fahrenheit Project by Ultimae Records (ambient electronic music): https://tidal.com/browse/playlist/69c...
• Electronica for Audiophile: https://tidal.com/browse/playlist/e29...
• My Classical playlist: https://tidal.com/browse/playlist/8e5...
• Baroque Weekend: https://tidal.com/browse/playlist/cfe...
• DJ Ed, a collection of music that is all over the place. https://tidal.com/browse/playlist/f89...

Spotify:
• Classical Weekend: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/648...
• 80’s Patio Mix: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4RU...

Qobuz playlist:
• "Audiophile Electronica": https://open.qobuz.com/playlist/20718243
• "Vivaldi": https://open.qobuz.com/playlist/15233981