Anyone else constantly curious about amps?


I'll start of by saying I have a really great sounding amp, the Mastersound Dueventi. It's a class-A tube amp running in PSET putting out 20 watts of power, which proves to be plenty in my room. I have other audio upgrades that would be more valuable. I've slowly been replacing cables, a new streamer would probably have the biggest impact in my system next, I'd like a new turntable now that I've stepped up  my cartridge and phonostage... 

But I just keep coming back to amps. For some reason I just feel a need to bring in something new. I can't afford it. It won't be the most high impact in my system. I don't really have anywhere to demo several of these options. But still, I've been on a two week long rabbit hole exploring solid state class A options like Pass and Sugden. I heard a top in system this past weekend with Jeff Rowland driving the system and I forgot how great those can sound, so I'm finding myself looking at their integrated. I know Norma amps sound amazing with my speakers, so I'm always tempted to bump that up the priority list. 

Someone talk me off the ledge and help me with this sickness! 

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@richardbrand 

I was speaking about the US. (where 9 out of 10 commenters are here) If you are from the UK, good for you. These days especially.

I have tried 10+ amps / preamp+amp combinations in the last 10 months so I can totally relate. Always looking for "better", sweeter, fuller....

For a DAC, my soundcard is just perfect. 

"I can't afford it"?? That should be your answer right there.  Why get the forum involved?

I would suggest you get a new hobby

what a friendly crowd.

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I can't afford it.

Since when did it stop anyone?

This entire culture is about buying things we can't afford. In most other countries you have to have the money in your bank or in your hand + plus the money for the parking meter and not penny less - before you walk out with a box from the dealer.