I too suffered badly. My obsession ended when I finally reached nirvana.
OTL's
Atma-Sphere MA-1, 140w OTL. The amp I will use till I'm buried.
Tenor Audio 75i, 75w OTL. Fabulous amp. Not in the same league as the AS MA-1's, but fabulous in the midrange. Grounding nightmares relegate it to digital duty in my son's condo.
Vacuum State DPA300b OTL. Wow, but no bass.
Counterpoint SA12 tube hybrid. The amp that hooked me on tubes.
Magnum Dynalab Hybrid integrated. Backup for when I'm working on upgrades for the MA-1.
I've tried selling some of my 'stuff'. Take the pictures. Get the ad ready. Never press 'apply'. I already know; my wife will chuck everything in a dumpster, along with 2000 vintage tubes. Oh well!.
OTL's
Atma-Sphere MA-1, 140w OTL. The amp I will use till I'm buried.
Tenor Audio 75i, 75w OTL. Fabulous amp. Not in the same league as the AS MA-1's, but fabulous in the midrange. Grounding nightmares relegate it to digital duty in my son's condo.
Vacuum State DPA300b OTL. Wow, but no bass.
Counterpoint SA12 tube hybrid. The amp that hooked me on tubes.
Magnum Dynalab Hybrid integrated. Backup for when I'm working on upgrades for the MA-1.
I've tried selling some of my 'stuff'. Take the pictures. Get the ad ready. Never press 'apply'. I already know; my wife will chuck everything in a dumpster, along with 2000 vintage tubes. Oh well!.