I have listened extensively to the T+A 1230R and the a1530 amp and they are exceptional for the money. Both the preamp and the A1530 amp are engaging, involving, smooth and listenable. I have owned or listened to Levinson, Naim, Belles, Bat, CJ solid state,ARC, Linn, Krell EVO and others and I believe the T+A to be as good or better than the best of them.
