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Devore Gibbon X or O/96?
So what amps are people having success with the Xs? Should be many pairs in the field now.I am currently running DartZeel amplification but thinking of trying a Jadis integrated next year.  
Amp suggestions for Zu Omen Def mk2.
I've had Quad ii jubilees, a special gold plated version. Also, quad ii forties with KT88s. Both sound spectacular on Zu. I tried nos 6l6s on the Jubilees and didn't like em at all. kt66s sounded great. Read some of my old posts on amps with Zu- t... 
Amp suggestions for Zu Omen Def mk2.
Quad ii Classics sound wonderful on Zu 
SET amp comparable to First Watt SIT 1?
tmare - fwiw, I used the SIT-2 and SIT-1 in a large space like yourself and like to even crank electronica at times. I would recommend more wattage like 213Cobra suggests.I think if you are considering SS, you might look at Pass XA-30.8 which you ... 
Jadis JA30 Mk2, how great???
Hey Charles- I actually now run Devore Gibbon Xs for a change.  
SET amp comparable to First Watt SIT 1?
I've had both types in my system - in the end, its personal preference. I preferred my Quads to the SITs, but could easily see the alternative. 
Jadis JA30 Mk2, how great???
Thanks for the update - I'm very much considering Jadis' I-50 integrated amp for fun. 
Need Suggestions for speakers up to $15K new/used
congrats on the Voxativs - great speaker. I thought that room sounded quite pure myself. 
Best Rock Album of 2016
The Radio Dept "Running Out of Love"One of the year's best, easily! 
Best Rock Album of 2016
Still can't get into the latest Radiohead...a few more 2016 favorites:William Tyler "Modern Country"Cass McCombs "Mangy Love" Band of Horses "Why are you OK"Underworld "Barbara Barbars..."Rufus Du Sol "Bloom" 
Viva, no longer a fan
I can't imagine there is a ton of grey market sales of an esoteric set amplifier manufacturer. If he wants to pay for transformer upgrades, them refer him to local Viva dealer and all should be good?   
Beyond Ayre Pass and Rowland
DarTZeel, Vitus, and FMA would probably be considered the next echelon in SS gear. 
Help me pick a Dynaudio
I would get C1s and subs before C2s...C2 has always been a compromised design as it's a 2.5 way 
Ayre MX R vs Pass Labs X350.8
With a Cary tube preamp and its high output impedance, the Ayre and its megaohm input impedance might be a more synergistic match. You might also seek out a Dartzeel amp or integrated, which I found much more visceral and 3D than the Ayre. I haven... 
Albums you can listen too all the way through and it's all good
Surprised no Radiohead yet.