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Rogue DragoN or Bel Canto Ref600 M
Thanks everyone for great feedback.  I’m going to do my best to do a home audition of both pieces.  Stay safe, healthy and warm!    
Rogue DragoN or Bel Canto Ref600 M
My only input to start with is a PS Audio DAC. You offer interesting additional options. Thanks.  
Rogue DragoN or Bel Canto Ref600 M
That is where I am right now.  I have been in and out of tubes for the past 30 years.  It would not hurt my feelings at this point to get out of power tube replacement.  That is what is really diving my move.  I have not been a big fan of class D ... 
Rogue DragoN or Bel Canto Ref600 M
Thanks for more to think about.  My thought was if I go BC snd want to play with tubes can always add tube pre.  As a matter of fact was thinking about a Rogue pre.  Initially going to use my DAC as pre.  I guess these are all first world problems... 
Rogue DragoN or Bel Canto Ref600 M
Thanks for more to think about.  My thought was if I go BC snd want to play with tubes can always add tube pre.  As a matter of fact was thinking about a Rogue pre.  Initially going to use my DAC as pre.  I guess these are all first world problems... 
Rogue DragoN or Bel Canto Ref600 M
I have not heard either but have a local (1hr) dealer who carries both but I think at this point availability might be a challenge.  I plan to demo but wanted to hear others experience as well.  Thanks for reference to TAS.  
Rogue DragoN or Bel Canto Ref600 M
That is the direction I’m learning.  Thanks for the feedback.   
Best "Bang for the Buck" you have owned?
Spica TC-50's on Sound Anchor stands 
Amp recommendations
I would start by calling Cary Audio.  I think you will find they know their products very well and will be more than happy to work with you.  You might also try reaching out to Dennis Had directly.  He is no longer associated with Cary Audio but s... 
Audio Clubs - Charlotte, NC, Lake Norman Area, Mooresville, NC
I too live by the Lake in Mooresville.   
Tube Amp lower power vs higher power and cruising volume
You also have the option of moving to KT-150 power tubes if additional power (and improved sound) is the goal.  Having said that if it were me I would always wonder and would probably end up moving up at some point.  I would move up if money is no... 
Audio Clubs - Charlotte, NC, Lake Norman Area, Mooresville, NC
Thanks for the Ron at Liquid referral.  Ya with the COVID thing I'm not sure how excited I am at getting together.   Just moved to the area and thought I'd at least make an attempt to establish a few contacts.  Thanks again guys.   
$1000 bookshelf speakers with "recessed", "laid back" or "flat" mid-range?
Might sound crazy but I would look for a used pair of ProAc bookshelf speakers.   
Joseph Audio Pulsars with REL Sub or Perspectives in 11x11 Room?
A little off topic but how do you like the HP / Pulsar combination.  I have a new pair of Perspectives (original) sitting at my dealer while I sell my house and move.  I also have an HP w/ KT-150's.  Just wondering your experience with your combin... 
How Long Did It Take You To Build Your Dream Setup?
It is more of a life style than a hobby. I'm on 40+ years.  Think about it, everything is changing all the time:  media, taste, income, technology, components, sources, etc.  The internet opened up the used market.  I look at it like leasing my eq...