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Atma-Sphere Class D… Amazing
I would be open minded enough to try Ralph's Class D amps.   They would never release an amp that didn't sound great in my opinion.    Why bother?     $5400 is not out of line for.a great pair of amps .  Sure it's a lot of money, but you will spen... 
Atma-Sphere Class D… Amazing
The irony !    One of the best mfg of OTL tube gear makes one of the most highly acclaimed Class D amps yet.    Go figure  
McIntosh Labs delivery issues
For those in New England  Fidelis in Nashua NH has some models available.  It is a great store,  other great brands like Sonus Faber and Fyne speakers  too .  Fantastic McIntosh demo room.     
What's the best and/or favorite piece of equipment you've owned? And do you still own it?
One    One of my favorite toys.  It’s keeps my babies safe n sound.   I will never sell it !  
Any thoughts on McIntosh C46.
I think that was one of the better McIntosh preamps of it’s day , that is a killer price . Grab it , if you don’t like it, it you will make money on it. I think it has a 6 channel analog input also. It is a desirable piece and a no brainer at tha... 
Lumin U2 Mini
I am still very interested in this unit.  I just need to sell off a few things.   Thanks for the info.  I would still like to access material on the Vault  
What's going on with the used audio gear market?
I've never done better selling and trading than in the last year.  I actually made money on a few things that I bought right and used for a short time .    
3D Labs streamer?
Agree with the support aspect.   Crucial in this arena of products  
Help in deciding which tube preamp to replace my old SFL-2
Great choice.  Enjoy.   
Sonus Faber speakers - what's your experience?
I have always like SF,  my Dad has Concertos , Concertinos , and Solo and it's a great sounding g system with music or movies.   Granted they are 20 plus years old but they still impress.    I was at Fidelis in NH a few months ago , they had some... 
Power up
Personally I wouldn't plug any amp in without a load connected to it's speaker terminals. It shouldn't matter with this amp so the answer is yes it should stay on  
A rookie with 10K, seeking advise
My only tip is don't walk into an audio store and tell them you are a rookie with 10k to spend.   Listen to some speakers and amps .   That is a lot of cash and if you spend it wisely you can put together a really nice system   
Good-sounding audio components?
All of the above.    It is an easy hobby to make big money mistakes on.  That's for sure.    I always try to listen to the product,  what ever it may be.  Thats's often difficult depending on where you live. I always try to buy something that is ... 
Lumin U2 Mini
Thanks again to all who replied...   I actually did a complete 180° , switched gears and am having  DHT preamp built.   I'll revisit streamers after the new year.   Thanks !  
Toolshed Amps 300b Stereo Amp
Yes, it should be awesome.     The Amp is beautiful sounding.  It should be a great match .   The Preamp will have 3 inputs and two parallel outputs to bi-amp or drive a sub which I will do.