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Power amp recommendation for Harbeth 30.2s
jjss49, I think your advice no the tubes is a good one.  Where does one go to pick those up?  Regarding the Hegel, your probably didn’t notice that the PL/YBA combo replaced a Hegel H190.  I actually like the sound of my current set-up much better... 
Power amp recommendation for Harbeth 30.2s
I hear what everyone is saying, but I’m trying to understand if the amp pairing with my PL tube preamp is more than just watts.  On the Harbeth site, there are inconclusive discussions about power, gain and dynamic headroom.  I’m certainly a neoph... 
Power amp recommendation for Harbeth 30.2s
My understanding is that the build quality of the YBA amp is superb.  I don’t have the manual and have not been able to locate one, but it appears it’s spec’d at 120 wpc into 8 ohms, although I have been told that’s very conservative.  It apparent... 
Power amp recommendation for Harbeth 30.2s
It sounds from the posts that I’ve not sufficiently explained my dilemma, so let me offer my apology.  I guess my real question is whether there would be a benefit in adding a more powerful amp or simply a different power amp to my system.  If yes... 
Looking for best streamer without DAC under $3500
I’m entering the discussion late, but I am still perplexed about the whole streamer/DAC issue.  A few months ago, I A/B’d my Bluesound Node 2 streamer with the Aurender N100 running through the DAC in my Hegel H190.  I wanted to love the Aurender ...