Adding this unit from the KW SACD brought more delicacy on highs, more air between instruments,a higher resolution soundstage where I can better decipher instrument etc, and a more defining mid base to low base. All of this improved while retaining the overall same tones and dynamics of the KW SACD. This was especially noticable in the mids where much soundstage involvement took place. I did notice at times a thinner vocal or piano bloom occuring with the A1008 but I believe this sound was more accurate perhaps due in part to noise of the KW SACD transport and/or better transisters or something in the A1008. Sound comparisons were both compared with the tube selections of both players.
Musical Fidelity KW - 500
Tube Preamp Section, Solid State Amp. Upgraded power delivery cords to Oyaide Tunami.
Carver TAL Original Amazing Loudspeakers
replaced with new transducers and ribbon tweeters by Holm Audio 2004.
Sorry for the late reply... I used to have the Sunfire signature amp. Since going to these AR's I can say that I notice a more delicate, sweeter sound while retaining the bottom tightness and depth. Midrange is clearer and smooth.
