I share the same affinitys music wise than yours and the only amps (3) that have been able to provide me long terme satisfaction have had in commun a SET configuration.
The Japanese compagny Sun Audio uses their famous Tamura transformers in their SET amps. I own one of their factory assembled SV-300B se and Sam Tellig (stereophile) own one of their SV-2a3 se amp. He loves his and I love mine. Those beautifull minimalistique looking amps are available as KIT and I dont see why they would sound any different than their assembled version.
Their prices are extremely interesting in KIT version and
as both models provide volume attenuators, if you are using a single source, you can even dispense the use of a pre-amp,.. and its additionnel expenses,.. or use a phono stage into it for even more satisfaction.
In my appartment, my Reference 3A Virtuoso at 92db is a good match, sound wise and loudness wise. But since I play alot of large orchestral work the fact that a REL self-powered subwoofer is part of the team doesnt hurt, I gess. The major point for me is that even late at night, when the loudness level to witch I am able to listen to, is disproportionnelly low compared with the concert hall experience.....I still manage to enjoy what am listening to.
The Japanese compagny Sun Audio uses their famous Tamura transformers in their SET amps. I own one of their factory assembled SV-300B se and Sam Tellig (stereophile) own one of their SV-2a3 se amp. He loves his and I love mine. Those beautifull minimalistique looking amps are available as KIT and I dont see why they would sound any different than their assembled version.
Their prices are extremely interesting in KIT version and
as both models provide volume attenuators, if you are using a single source, you can even dispense the use of a pre-amp,.. and its additionnel expenses,.. or use a phono stage into it for even more satisfaction.
In my appartment, my Reference 3A Virtuoso at 92db is a good match, sound wise and loudness wise. But since I play alot of large orchestral work the fact that a REL self-powered subwoofer is part of the team doesnt hurt, I gess. The major point for me is that even late at night, when the loudness level to witch I am able to listen to, is disproportionnelly low compared with the concert hall experience.....I still manage to enjoy what am listening to.