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I also thought of Wavestream and DNM...two of my favorites.

I live only a few miles from the analog room in San Jose and have heard Scott's V8's many times....excellent.
I believe George Cardas also uses these amps.

I own Scott's newest creation his wavestream kinetics phono stage and it is also marvelous.

In addition I have a pair of his MFA 200d's that he has modified over the years as he develops new thoughts on design...they are also excellent.

There seems to be a consistency here with the stff Scott does...hmmm.

Next up is his Wavestream Kinetics Line Stage...can't wait.

Smokester,
You're welcome anytime....particularly if you're willing to lug the V8's with you :-)

I've recently been directly comparing the Wavestream with the ASR basis exclusive.

The MFA is dueling with the ASR Emitter 1 exclusive and the new TRL st225

These are interesting times in audio.

R_F_sayles,

Yes, in a word it's excellent. I'm not sure I am ready to go where HP has gone (keep in mind he is hearing the big brother) but it is one of the very best amps SS or tube I have ever had or heard... and this list is quite long.

In general I am coming to the conclusion that SS has come a long way...as a tube enthusiast I'm not sure I ever thought I would say that.

It has made my Tonian TLM-1's, Exemplars and Quad 57's sound as good or better than any of the other amps that have been connected to them.

I will also say that the build quality and ease of use (particularly as you are dealing with a battery system for the pre) is excellent

Great product that I also believe to be a great value when one looks at what it is and does.

Albert, have you had a chance to hear the latest DNM gear in a system designed for them?
Interesting times!

Albert,
If you are ever in the bay area of N. CA. you are invited to listen.
Kurt