Listening impressions of the North American TOT Max; mains configuration differs from the CE version.
The sonic background gains depth and becomes blacker, giving musical events stronger contrast.
Reproduction seems faster and better conveys the tracks’ momentum in the reviewer’s comparison.
Dynamics are the most emphasised improvement, with greater ability to convey the music’s changes in energy.
Transients become faster, giving attacks clarity that contributes to a sense of liveliness.
The sustain and decay of notes seem more natural, allowing instruments to ring out more realistically.
