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Dac with build-up streamer
Meitner MA3.  Around $5,000 used.  
Solid state amp that tube fan can be happy with?
Sugden Masterclass IA-4. 33 wpc into 8 ohms.  Pure Class A.  
Streamer apps critical
My experience with the apps on the multiple streamers that I have owned or had a chance to borrow has been: 1. Streamers OWNED for multiple years (Auralic Aries and Aries Mini):  Auralic Lightning DS: very good; no complains 2. Streamer CURRENTL... 
Retirement integrated amp for a “fiscal conservative”
Sugden Masterclass IA-4 (Class A integrated 33 wpc into 8ohms) $5000 on the used market  
Do you have a perfect digital marriage?
I'm loving my Eversolo DMP-A6 => Benchmark DAC3.  
Jazz for aficionados
I find Gonzalo Rubalcaba's more recent recordings much easier to listen to.  In his younger days, he was overbearing.  He has mellowed in his advancing years.  
Stuff You Tried To Love
*pairs of speakers  
Stuff You Tried To Love
ATC SCM19 v.2 speakers Rave reviews abounded, but I was very disappointed.  Just lifeless (was using a Hegel H190 at the time).  I have had the opportunity to hear several other ATC speakers in the meantime and not once did I hear anything that I... 
Help me find a pre-amp
Sugden Masterclass LA-4  
How long does Class A have?
There is no climate emergency.  It's another attempt at a massive power grab like the covid lockdowns.   I'm keeping my Class A amplification and Greta can go ____ herself.  
Kick drum Nate Smith
I'm running floorstanders with good bass output and I don't find the bass overpowering on this recording. The bass is prominent but not bloated. Hope this helps.  
Sugden Amps
I found my end-game amp in my Sugden IA-4 Masterclass integrated. I have owned it for two years and have no intention of changing it.  
Is there such a thing as a good medium priced music streamer?
Eversolo DMP-A6.   It has a DAC but I go USB out to my Benchmark DAC3 L. Excellent product.  It's a giant killer in my opinion.  
Banchmark DAC3B vs. Denafrips Pontus II (12th Aniv.)
I owned the Denafrips Pontus II for a short time before swapping it out for a Benchmark DAC3 L. I found the Pontus II to be very colored and it was a poor match with my Sudgen IA-4 integrated.  The Benchmark DAC3 L has been excellent.  Beautiful ... 
Looking for intermediate-step Streamer: better than BS Node and not @ Bartok level pricing
I have been enjoying my new Eversolo DMP-A6 as a streamer (USB out to my Benchmark DAC3). Excellent value. Don't spend more until you have heard this unit!