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I need help, please? Listening to my system through music!
I have similar regrets. I had a pair of Thiel CS 2 2s and traded them off because I wanted to go with tubes. I should have kept the speakers and put more money into a better amp. Speaking of amps, how new is this amp you bought? If it’s relatively... 
I Find Primalunas Ugly. How about You? Is there an alternative?
@lancelock wow I will have to check out the ZOTL 
I Find Primalunas Ugly. How about You? Is there an alternative?
@defiantboomerang, If you decide to go with decware, let me know your thoughts. 
I Find Primalunas Ugly. How about You? Is there an alternative?
To the OP, I remember that look but it appears they have reverted to a more traditional design. Anyway, to each his own. Have you checked out decware.com? Look there and see if they have something more to your liking. And 'no', I am not compensate... 
Class D is just Dandy!
I experimented with two Class D amps in my system; Merrill Audio's Taranis and Digital Amplifier Company's Maraschino Monoblocks. My system consists of an Esoteric X-03 SE CD/SACD player -> PS Audio DirectStream DAC -> amp -> Reference 3A... 
Bad experience with Red Dragon Audio
@barnettk...Just want to chime-in with my support. I've been wondering about RD. Glad I came across this post, and happy to hear things are getting worked out. I emailed RD over the weekend and haven't received a reply. I just hit him up on facebo... 
I took the plunge - PS Audio Stellar DAC and S300
To the OP,Are you still enjoying your S300s? 
Class D is just Dandy!
Anyone running the PS Audio DirectStream DAC directly into their Class D amp? If so, are you using the filter on the DAC? Any idle noise when the display is lit on the DAC? 
Considering switching from Audio Research to PrimaLuna, troube with VS115 amp
to the OP, if you insist on a tube amp, check out decware. I don't own nor have a heard a decware amp, but it's another website to check out. 
Luxman Audio Gear - what is happening with them here in USA
I emailed Luxman to ask about dealers in the ATL and got a response. It sounds as if Luxman is revamping their support and distributorship here in the US. Here's the email address of the person who seems to be in charge of the restructuring effort... 
Class D is just Dandy!
Has anyone heard Analog Research Technologies' class D amps? 
Class D is just Dandy!
@sfseay -- did your Auralic Meraks come with power cables? If so, are  you using them or do you find they sound better with something else? 
Warm-up time.
Warm-up is definitely a phenomenon...and I can hear the transition. It's not distinct like going from dark to daylight but it's as much a revelation once you're in-tune to it. Speakers are affected as well. I give up my system for Lent. When I pow... 
Class D is just Dandy!
Anyone have experience or an opinion on CIAudio, aka Channel Island Audio, class D amps?  
Class D is just Dandy!
@erik_squires Great thread, a godsend because I am in the market for another amp. This thread has given me a list of brands to consider.@kdude66 Good to hear your comments. I have a J2 and was considering an XA-30.8. So as you can see, your though...