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Why the lack of Virtual System postings?
The new format for systems is simply bad. You get no notification when someone comments on your system, every time I got there I seem to see the same systems over and over. It can take time for systems to load. Titles are harder to see and categor... 
sunfire classic vacuum tube preamp
Well I heard this preamp once and it was years ago in a retail store and at the time I thought it sounded nice, good holographic imaging seemed transparent but with totally unfamiliar equipment. However I thought and checked online and this preamp... 
Shopping for an integrated, advice s'il vous plait.
unknoadble what speakers do you have? 
New Transformer on the Pole
Darn I saw on the pole and thought this thread was about strippers. :p 
Synergistic Red Fuse ...
@jmcgrogan2 5amp doesn’t seem that high, my own preamp, an older Deja Vu Audio pre took a 6.3 amp fuse! I would hopefully assume our preamp’s both have robust power supplies! :-) Not that I know anything about such stuff really. 
Any options for low power class A amps?
Not sure your budget and I have not heard this amp but it sure sounds interesting:https://www.audiogon.com/listings/solid-state-bakoon-amp-11r-tremendous-integrated-headphone-amp-201...SS and 13 wpc with a single input $1999, a good review from 6m... 
Bluesound Node 2
I would agree the search function for Tidal leaves something to be desired but not really an issue for me as I don't really listen to classical. Much easier searching non-classical music on Tidal.  
Shopping for an integrated, advice s'il vous plait.
@unkoahble what about this Accuphase listing for $1250?https://www.audiogon.com/listings/solid-state-accuphase-e-302b-integrated-amplifier-2016-09-14-integ...I would say if you really want it act fast before it's gone too! 
Shopping for an integrated, advice s'il vous plait.
@willland understood and apologies if I sounded defensive :) 
Shopping for an integrated, advice s'il vous plait.
I didn't realize this would be a referendum on Yamaha I have no particular issues with the brand nor have I heard the AS-1000.  I just think Marantz makes great high quality amps and that looks like a very good deal a $2100 integrated for $895 and... 
Bluesound Node 2
I would agree with mahler123 that an external DAC is the way to go. I use an Auralic Aries Mini which I suspect is pretty much on par with Bluesound quality wise and it benefits tremendously from running into my standalone DAC. Definitely check on... 
Synergistic Red Fuse ...
Yes please no politics here thanks! 
Shopping for an integrated, advice s'il vous plait.
How about this Marantz PM-15SI for $895? No affiliation with the seller, it looks like a great deal on an amp that's probably better than the Yamaha you're considering. https://www.audiogon.com/listings/solid-state-marantz-pm-15s1-reference-series... 
Synergistic Red Fuse ...
oregonpapa I listened to the Jutta Hipp album and love it great music and recording. charles I can't find Blues for 2 on Tidal but if I see it I will check it out thanks. 
Synergistic Red Fuse ...
Thanks for another rec guys been listening to and enjoying Zoot Sims tonight!