[3 W RMS] Have been a Leica owner for 15 years and these are hands down the best binoculars I have ever used. They are more comfortable to hold,
lighter, closer focusing and, most importantly, the view is incredible. Everyone who has looked through them has had a 'wow' or 'oh my gosh' moment. They are bright, sharp edge to edge, and have a great depth of field (almost 3 dimensional, which is very unusual in a roof prism binocular). I absolutely love and recommend them to anyone ready to step up to a premium (alpha) binocular.

[3 W RMS] Traveling to Africa at least twice a year since 2001 the Noctivid (NTV) 8X42 is my latest effort to carry the best glass available. Before the NTV, one would consider the Zeiss (HT and SF), Swaro (EL), or Leica (UVHD+), and each could make credible claims to being the best image available. Enter Noctivid released around 9-2016, and for the first time in years, one product is out in front of anything else available. I held a pair, and immediately ordered my own. I'll just mention this is the clearest most breath-taking image money can buy at the moment. Much has been made of Leica's claims to a 3D image with the new Noctivid. To my surprise, it is there, it is more than greater depth-of-field. The image is blisteringly sparkling, resolving power huge, the image natural. As far as industrial design and finish, the NTV simultaneously exudes beauty, premium quality, and ruggedness and has the best most even focus available. So for the moment anyway, here is the best binocular money can buy, and by a margin we haven't seen for years. I would commend the Leica NTV to you in 2017 with the same enthusiasm I would have commended the Zeiss Victory FL back in 2004. It is that good among current technology.

[3 W RMS] My needs are simple. I wanted a nice clean sound with some reverb and delay, plus the option to play around with other sound types, but I'm not fussy about those. Other people will have to judge the distortion characteristics, etc. WAY more power than I need but I expect that leaves plenty of headroom for the clean sounds. I have their FBV3 foot control with it and that's nice for the looper and tuner plus playing around with the wah pedal a bit. I also have their G10TII wireless interface and it charges conveniently from the amp and is super easy to set up and use.

[3 W RMS] For years, I tolerated a cheap pair of binoculars I bought when I was younger, and money was tight. When I scouted hunting trips in Wyoming, I endured a lack of image quality, and the inevitable headaches if I used the inexpensive glasses for any length of time.

Having invested in the Leica camera system, I know the value of Leica glass and decided to treat myself to a pair of Noctivids. Like so many things, looking back, I wish I had done this sooner.

Even with older eyes, I do not need corrective lenses; the diopter differential between eyes is 0. I guess that makes me a neutral tester? In any case, focus is spot-on, the binoculars are easy to hold and steady, and edge-to-edge image clarity is remarkable. As the name implies, the image 'pops' in low light.

I have one minor complaint. The focus wheel is extremely smooth, but it is too far back and too narrow. That is a common criticism among reviewers, and the comparable Zeiss binoculars do not have this limitation. Still, I am committed to Leica, and I am willing to put up with a minor inconvenience. I'm sure I will get used to and forget it over time.

I debated olive green vs. black, and I like the look of the olive green. They disappear in the surroundings and don't scream binoculars like the black case glasses I used to have.

The included case is ... weird. It clearly is designed for transport and storage and not quick deployment. But that's fine. I see the wisdom of it. These glasses either are around my neck or stowed. I have to remember water is not a problem, so they don't need the same protection as do my M- cameras or lenses.

One final thought: The 8X Noctivid binoculars are not compact. I already am pondering a smaller pair of Leica binoculars that would fit a jacket pocket and be a logical adjunct similar to the Leica Q I carry when the M- or SL- cameras are too much.

[3 W RMS] After using 8x32 Trinovids for 18 years, I decided it was time for a change. I tried the Svarowski 8.5 x 42 but found them too clunky and didn't like the green color. I also tried the Leica Ultravid 8x42 HD plus and liked them. Then enter the 8x42 Noctivid! Coming from 8x32's, any 8x42 would look brighter, but these Noctivids blew me away. Crisp, sharp, bright and beautiful! I was very worried about the weight, the 8x32 are so light and I have some neck and shoulder issues. But the Noctivids are so well balanced that it took me minutes to get used to them. Btw the case it comes in is beautiful. I would highly recommend these.

[3 W RMS] I'd been wanting to upgrade my Vortex Vipers for some time and was ready to make the jump into something high end. Leica was my first choice because of the way they felt in my hand - it was a natural fit. Images are bright and colors stand out in a way I haven't seen in years. My only complaint is the weight - they're a bit on the heavy side - but that's minor compared to the view.

[9.205 lb] The solid-state analog circuitry provides a very pleasing sound when using clean channel. The stock speaker is fine and does not need to be replaced per various YouTube videos. The sound is warm and almost like a tube amp as notes and chords trail off gently in waves. This amp is perfectly suited for me as an older guitar player who plays blues, rock and jazz at relatively low volume levels. I always look forward to playing guitar and hearing this amp and will continue to use and enjoy its clean channel with a $25 Azor analog reverb pedal. I strongly recommend this amp to anyone who wants that British tube like amp sound without spending a ton of money.

[3 W RMS] I have a few of the first amPlugs and they all had the problem of a battery cover that was not secure. It came off too easily. This one is made right. It's got drumbeats, cool effects, plenty of output and I think it's the best amPlug yet.

[3 W RMS] I know the price scares you but we have taken these type of field glasses to safaris in Africa over 10 times. When we let the spotter and or driver use our glasses they ALL tell us they are the brightest and clearest they have ever used. 

So a little heavy but well worth it when you need it.

[3 W RMS] Quite impressed, especially with the $350 discount B&H offered recently. These replaced my Trinovid BA 8x32s which served well for 18 years. Not a fair comparison, but the most striking improvement is the radical edge to edge sharpness. The center image is a slight but clear improvement over the classic trinovids, but this sharpness holds all the way to the edge of the view! Amazing. Focus is extremely fast and snappy, with excellent depth of field- less focus hunting than any other bino I’ve used. Great ergonomics, excellent lens caps, and a top shelf case and strap that you’d be happy to pay extra for if they weren’t included.

Using side by side with the trinovids, looking towards the sun, the glare control really stands out - not even a hint of glare in situations where the trinovids were unusable. Not sure how they do this, but the results are incredible - opening up a variety of angles you previously could not dream of viewing.

Since I haven’t used any of the other current generation alpha binoculars, I can’t speak to a comparison, but at this price, and with Leica’s warranty and service, it’s hard to imagine a better tool.