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Best Class A Amp under $2,000 used?
I went with the Pass Labs XA30 but use them for smaller book shelf speakers (KEF 201/2) -not the Dalis.  I absolutely love it.   For the floor standing Dalis (euphonia ms-4), I went with a Modwright 150 SE set up.   
Phase inverting preamps
Thank you last poster.  I assume you are correct and that answer is absolutely what we all wanted.   
Big source improvement using CD player
This thread has gotten out of control. You people are animals.  Thanks for all the advice so far.   
Big source improvement using CD player
@itsjustmeI’m using a NAD C658 Steamer / DAC combo ^^ 
Big source improvement using CD player
I have a NAD C658.  (Streamer / DAC) combo.  Could I just plug a hard drive full of burned files into the back and expect the same quality sound of a CD player ?   
Big source improvement using CD player
So I’m I right to think that getting something like a Vault 2i from Bluesound (2tb network hard drive, cd ripper  and streamer) will get me fairly close (Not the same) to the sound of a good CD player?  
Big source improvement using CD player
Thanks JL35.  
Big source improvement using CD player
For the record I did have Tidal premium and it did sound much better.  I felt Tidal was glitchy always giving me problems though.  Also Spotify links with SoundHound so if you are out and about and hear new music, soundhound sends the song into yo... 
Big source improvement using CD player
Why does a good CD player make a difference? Does it have a magical dac or is it how it reads the information?  
Big source improvement using CD player
Spinning silver was the revelation.  But I do not want to be limited to 17-18 songs on a cd.  I was wondering if a dvd would sound just as good if copied with the same file sizes.  Reason being is that I refuse to change my cd every hour not to me... 
Seller Beware???
Wow.  The pay pal rep did not mention that! Thanks.  
Any “value” competitor streamers vs Bluesound Node 2i?
Thanks for the input! 
Class A 30 Watt Amps: Are they enough to drive my book shelfs?
Does anyone have any idea of how this amp might sound at medium volume levels in comparison to a Modwright KWA 150? ( which I currently own ) I would assume a finer grain and less texture?Unfortunately, I have never heard a Pass amp.   
Class A 30 Watt Amps: Are they enough to drive my book shelfs?
Last question : This is for a 10x14 bedroom in AZ.  Will the amp run so hot that it generally becomes impractical for this space?  
Does anyone know if Bluesound Node 2i Streamer/Dac is being updated soon.
This would be my second 2i.  I think it’s one of the best bargains.