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Amp pairing for Sierra 2 bookshelves and Vtf-1 Mk2

I've been running this pair for a while off of my Bifrost Uber and Yamaha R-S500. I've caught the upgrade bug as it seems that my amp is pretty lo-fi compared to the rest of my setup and I would like to get the most out of my RAAL tweeters. I have seen some pretty good deals on a few amps: Rega Brio-R, an Outlaw rr2125, a Rega Mira 3, and a NAD C352. My budget is $500-600 shipped and I am unable to audition amps. I have no issues routing my speakers through my subwoofer so not having a subwoofer output will not be a big deal. I appreciate any help I can get and thank you for your responses!:):):)

Jemidy70
jemidy75

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jemidy75 OP
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Also I know class D doesn't mean tube but I've heard they sound similar.
jemidy75 OP
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So in that sense do you mean for me to forgo a new amp entirely and get the sys to bypass the preamp in the yamaha or to get a good power amp (which I am certainly open to suggestions on) and connect it via the sys?
jemidy75 OP
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That's an interesting suggestion. Sorry for my ignorance but what exactly would the sys do for the sound quality? Also what would you suggest for power amps?
jemidy75 OP
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Right now based on your combined imput I'm debating between a Virtue Audio Two.2 and a Class D Audio SDS 474C/ Maybe 500C + Schiit SYS. Any thoughts on this combo?
jemidy75 OP
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Well I've used a tube amp before for my HE-500's so if it's anything like that it shouldn't be any issue.
jemidy75 OP
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Hmm well that's worrisome as I just ordered a Virtue One.3 but for the sake of future upgrades I listen to a wide variety of music. Hip-Hop, Krautrock, Jazz, Electronic, Folk, Punk, Prog-Rock, among other things. I've heard the ONE.3 is comparable to the Nuforce IA 7 V2 so if you've heard that you have an idea of what my system will sound like. I would say that I love mids and highs so the treble news is saddening.
jemidy75 OP
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Good to hear any recommendations as far as preamps go in the >$500 range? I was going to go with the Schiit SYS passive pre but with your experience you might know something better!
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