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Usher R1.5 should I buy?

Hello all, I thought this is one forum where I should ask and take the approval of all the experienced souls here before I pull the trigger today or next week satday. The Question is should I buy the Usher R1.5 , is it as good as the press says or the reviews here or around the web suggests.As for speakers I have a Mission MX5 for now with Denon PMA1500AE /DCD1500AE/TU1500AE as amp CD and tuner with Chord cables. This is the cheapest power amp I can afford at the moment , that too class A till some watts. If anyone has any encounter with this amp please advise me. I listen to only RocknRoll and very little Jazz ( read Norah Jones , Diana Krall) buy it's always Queen and Ledzep , Floyd GnR, CCR,GFR,Lamb of God Korn , Blue Man Group, etc etc. I'm a SACD enthusiast,s o no vinyl in the mix. Love warm rich lush and not forward sounding gear. Please advise if the Usher is good enough as a power amp.
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teajay
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Hey Guys,

Just wanted to share that I have the Usher 1.5 amplifier in my reference system right now.  The amplifier was re-biased by the individual I purchased it from to a higher class A bias.  This amplifier is wonderful!  It easily is on the same level as highly regarded Pass Labs pieces and drops tons of current to really control bottom end frequencies. It's overall a touch warm/full with a sweet top end and great overall dynamics.  The build quality regrading internal parts and chassis are excellent.  This amplifier is a real "sleeper" when it comes to cost vs performance ratio. 
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