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Integrated Amp (Gryphon, T+A, etc) or DAC + Stereo Amp for B&W 802d3
+1 for Diablo 300!! 
Top notch integrated vs DAC direct into stereo amp
Totaldac has something called the D1-Driver for people who want to go DAC direct, this might me an option : http://www.totaldac.com/D1-driver-en.htm 
Top notch integrated vs DAC direct into stereo amp
Well considering the level of gear here it will be impossible to home audition any of these combinations, will have to audition gear separately at dealer's.What would you guys pick between DAC into Audionet Humboldt vs DAC direct into Gryphon Meph... 
Are integrated amps technically better than separates?
When your talking integrated of the level of Gryphon Diablo 300, Pass Int-250, Luxman 509X, Accuphase E-800, Vitus SIA-030, Audionet Humboldt, CH Precision I1 and Dartzeel CTH-8550 you might ask yourself if it's still worth going separates? 
Why So Many Raidho Speaker For Sale?
Personally i would choose Borresen over Raidho today.Borresen 03s are the ones i'd like to purchase as soon as possible.Best speakers i have heard in the past few years, i've listened to Borresen's full line of speakers and the 03 is the sweet spo... 
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The Accuphase E-800 might be something to consider with 3.7s.This beast doubles its power down to 1 ohm !! 
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Pass Int-250 is a perfect match for CS 3.7s juste like the Diablo 300. 
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I would avoid Spectral with 3.7s, not a very good match.Hegel H30 is awsome paired with 3.7s, a used Gryphon Diablo 300 is also a great alternative. 
How many people here generally buy used?
Speakers is usually worth buying used because you can afford a much higher end model at half price if you are patient.Also speaker tend to last very long so it's a very good investment.I got my Thiel CS 3.7s half price at the time.On the other han... 
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@jafant  Yes i like the Dag build quality, sound is phenomanal, very refined and a little warm just what we need for Thiel speakers.Also Dag is knowned for it's power delivery doubling all the way down to 2 ohms.I can see driving the Dad S250 dire... 
Borresen Acoustics Speakers - Have you heard them & what did you think?
If you really want to know how Borresens can really sing you need a no compromise high current and very musical amp, something like Dagostino Momentum S250 is a good example. 
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If i ever decide to get a pair of 3.7s again i'll most likely try to find a demo Dagostino Momentum S250 stereo amp to drive them. 
Why don’t tube amps sound like tubes anymore?
Aries Cerat is a modern brand that does still sound like real tubes.A haven't heard better in today's tube gear. 
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Jafant Ayre AX-5 Twenty is a great match for your 2.4SE, very musical and refined integrated.Hope you can put this system together very soon. 
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Hi guys and hello to you jafant, i hope you guys are doing well it's been a while i haven't posted on this thread.@jafant  any evolution on your gear search for your CS2.4SE ?Even though i sold my CS 3.7s early this year because i didn't have the ...