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jasonbourne71

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Not sure what to think
The OP has proven to himself what I realized years ago that solid state gear has been a settled issue for quite some time! The truth that most here don't want to face is that proper circuit design/implementation levels the playing field between hi... 
The Sound Signature of a Headphone Amp
Just connect your phones directly to the ASR amp. I guess it has gain controls on the front. So use those for volume control.  
Quandary
The OP can buy a pair of Fosi V3 Monos with the 48 volt power supply for $280. They will do 120/240/330wpc@8/4/1ohms. Best bargain in amplification today!  
When was the last time when serious new instrument was invented ?
Composer Harry Patch was continually inventing new instruments throughout his life!   
New Vandersteen Preamp L5-ACC - Axpona show report in Absolute Sound July/Aug issue
Every new expensive preamp is a world-beater! LOL! Solid-state electronics have been a settled issue for decades!  
Kenwood Trio L-05M
My friend Les had a pair of L-07M’S and Symdex Sigma speakers. He sold the Kenwood’s and bought an NAD 3020. He raved about how much better the $199 NAD sounded!  
Kenwood Trio L-05M
If the price is right buy a pair. TAS reviewed the L-07M's back in the late 70's and liked them. The Audio Critic did the same and didn't like them. I'd buy a pair to add to my amp collection.  
Quandary
You'd be nuts to spend $300 on an audition! You don't need a new amp. The AHB2 is excellent and competitive with amps that cost way more!  
Electric Recording Company
How much? $100? That's way too much! I will listen to the CD instead!  
How much should I expect with a warranty issue from a large retailer/distributor?
Solidstate gear is a lot less fragile than you believe. Send it to MoFi.  
RIP. Johnny Barbata
Spencer Dryden was the original drummer for the Jefferson Airplane. RIP Johnny Barbata!  
Phono pre amp recommendations? - upgrading from ICON AUDIO PS1 MK II
Why not buy an Audio Research SP6? All-tube circuitry in a classic design. I have one! William Zane Johnson said it was the preamp that he always wanted to make!  
Do NOS Mullard EL34 tubes last much longer than NOS SED (Svetlana) EL34 ?
I have four SED "winged C" EL34's that came with my purchase of a Dynaco ST70. I doubt that original made-in-Britain Mullards will last any longer. Don't forget that the so-called NOS Mullards are actually present-day production from Russia.  
Help me understand the current amp market
Here’s the budget amp champion: Fosi V3 Mono with 48 volt power supply.120/240watts@8/4ohms. Over 300 watts@1ohm. Price $280 a pair! Lookout all you manufacturers of Five$$$figure amps!  
Why Preamps Thump on Turn on
I leave my preamp on 24/7 - same as my amp. Both transistor. No thump from either on turn on/off.