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opinions on Clayton amps ?
Clayton Audio class A amps are using Motorola Bi-Polar (not MOS-FETS) matched pairs that are at 100 amps each...8 pairs is HIGH CURRENT only restrained by the fuse! They have special cooling heat sink fins that are simiiar to military antenna heat... 
Klyne with Clayton or Berning?
The M-100s would be a fine combination with the Klyne.The M-100s are articulate, yet have delicate micrcodynamics, low volume resolution...solid state detailed bass, no blurriness, neutral, transparent, vivid and life-like colors and timbres. It a... 
DH Labs Q10
We use the Q-10 on the Shearwaters with great success.The sound stage really opens up with the Q-10. Nice deep and tight bass. Better midbass and bass than the T-14. The cable has 4 conductors and can be configured as a standard pair with 10 gauge... 
Best Preamp under 10K
The Hovland HP100: transparent, liquid, palpable, articulate and open. Neutral across the audio spectrum. OR the Joule Electra LA100 Mk 3...warmer, fuller midrange than the Hovland...not as neutral or open. 
Pass aleph-3 or BAT 1001 MK2
The Clayton Audio S40 (50 watts per ch) or their more powerful monaural amps the M70s (70 watt/ch) and the M100 (100 watts/ch) should be prime contenders in your search for amps in this category. Several well known audio-folk have replaced their B...