How does Berning ZH270 compare to Cary Cad211 AE ?

Thanks a lot for the nice information. Witch cabling do you recommend then?

Jayarr, I'm curious what speakers were you using? I use to have a ZH270 as well, I know the sound. What was your next upgrade - the speakers or the ZH270?

I used to own a Berning 270 and briefly used them with 103 dB sensitive speakers. Very ,very quiet. You could hear background noise only with your ear several inches away from the horn. Highly recommended. It will sound alot different than your Cary tho. If you're lokking for classic tube sound(rich midrange,etc.) the Berning may not provide what you require. It's sound is more open,fast,less midrangy than you are used to. This might be an issue with your speakers and cabling which are known to straddle the line for etched upfront sound. Just my opinion.