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Spatial M3 Triode Master Preamp/amp choices
I run my M3 Triode Masters with an Audio by Van Alstine Vision SET 120 power amp. Rated at 60wpc at 8 ohms, Frank Van Alstine figured it was probably putting out 45-50wpc into the 12 ohm Spatials, and would be running in Class A under normal liste... 
Good Entry-Level DAC
+2 for RME ADI-2 fs 
Best tube preamplifier for under $15k
Audio by Van Alstine Transcendence 10 SLR - $1299. Replace the stock EH 6922s with a pair of platinum grade National/Matsushita 7DJ8s for $120. Enjoy.Oops, I read it as best tube preamplifier under $1.5k. 
What integrated would you recommend for summer amp?
Audio by Van Alstine SET 120 Control Amplifier, a little over budget at $1199. https://avahifi.com/collections/power-amplifiers/products/set-120-control-amplifier 
Which DAC makers let you do in home trial?
I bought my RME ADI-2 DAC FS from Musicians Friend. They have a 45 day return policy. https://www.musiciansfriend.com/consumer-electronics/rme-adi-2-dac-fs-2-channel-da-converter 
Odyssey "Khartago" Stereo Extreme" amp compared to Schitt's "Vidar" amp
I have the Van Alstine Vision SET 120, and it's a great match with the 93db 12 ohm Spatial Audio M3 Triode Masters. I don't think it would mate as well with Magnepans. The Odyssey would be a good choice. 
Whats playing on your system today?
Hellborg Lane Sipe - Temporal Analogues of Paradise