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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! 
Should I Upgrade from an Edge G8 amp to the Edge NL-12 amp??
3zub I really think you have "enough" amp already you don't really need more power, try different speakers first before you look at changing your amp would be my thought. 
Can an accepted offer be a lowball offer too?
I've never been asked to take something back but I have preemptively offered at the inkling someone might be dissatisfied was what I was trying to say. Both times i offered the buyer elected to keep the item in question.  
Should I Upgrade from an Edge G8 amp to the Edge NL-12 amp??
3zub I got a chance to read the whole review and looks like he was talking about cable matching in terms the system sounding bright not in terms of bass or dynamics so I doubt its a cable issue. Probably more what we were both speaking your speake... 
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