Need to learn about Audio Research

bojack, 
I did some more research and I feel you are right. I saw all the crap you have to go through to just bias tubes. What a horror show! I've built tube amps and have electronics knowledge, but I'd never want to attempt doing that. 
So yeah, maybe scratch ARC off the list?

deep_333
Lad? I'm in my 60's. 
I've been at this audio game since I was 15, but had no experience with ARC.

What?
Why does this seem to be a joke to you?

Thanks middlemass

052rc
I didn't audition this pair specifically, but I've heard them in the past and have always wanted a pair. 

A big problem is to visit a "real" dealer is at least 2.5hrs away. It makes it hard to audition or borrow equipment. 

This is why I mostly rely on reviews and forums. 

Thanks.

I have decided SS will be the way to go.

A friend is going to loan me a parasound A21 soon.

Had Bryson in the past and didn't think they sounded that good. 

Class D is attractive, but of the ones I've heard were thin and edgy. Might try the PS Audio M1200 as they have a tube input stage.

Me too.

I guess I didn't mention my current amp, which is a Hegel H390 integrated. It's very good, but I'm missing a bit of that tube magic.

You should keep the H390 and add a Tube Preamp and/or even a Tube DAC like Primaluna. You’re not going to get better for less than $10K than the Hegel. 

I have a tube DAC, Lampizator Amber 3. 

Seems that adding a preamp to an integrated would be knda silly.
 

mm1tt77
I have a pair of SVS SB3000 subs. 
Guess I need to update my gear list