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Speakers for Quad Artera Solus - non Quad
Thanks jbuhl. I'm just now seeing your post. I will check out the Focal line.  
PS Audio S300 amplifier- tube preamplifier recommendation
@soix. Right now I'm trying to get a baseline for listening and maybe potentially adopting a class D amp in one of my 2 systems. So right now I'm listening to the S300 see if their are any major omissions. With the Quad 99 pre and Dynaudio Emit 30... 
PS Audio S300 amplifier- tube preamplifier recommendation
@decooney, I'll share my complete thoughts on the Freya+ in a separate connection with you. I'd like to keep this thread on other preamp options for the PS audio s300. For all others thanks for your comments. I'm getting close to pulling the trig... 
PS Audio S300 amplifier- tube preamplifier recommendation
@decooney thanks for the note. I did try the freya with an arcam sa10 (pass through used). It sounded very good too. Like I said, the "freya could be a great match for the s300". Maybe someday but for now I want to explore other.  
PS Audio S300 amplifier- tube preamplifier recommendation
@jbuhl thanks for the Rogue input. I might check this one out too. I see a few of these for sale on sites right now.  
PS Audio S300 amplifier- tube preamplifier recommendation
@bubba12 and @ghdprentice thanks for the notes. Bubba, I was thinking about one of the primaluna pre's. I'm just not sure which one but I'm researching now.  
PS Audio S300 amplifier- tube preamplifier recommendation
@aldborab.. nothing bothers me about Freya+, it just doesn't pull me into the music. I think it's something about the mid-range. To be fair, it could be a great match for the S300. I wouldn't know as when I had it, I didn't have the S300 and was r... 
Understanding the preamp/dac with integrated amplifier setup
As an example, see the stereophile review of the Mytek Brooklyn Amp+ The reviewer wants to compare the AMP+ to another Amplifier and so connects a Mytek Brooklyn + to the Parasound Hint 6 using the Mytek to control volume.   
Naim NAC-N 272 with non-Naim power amp
hmmm...probably a bad question as no takers on this this one?  
B&W CDM 1NT
Yes, but I'm looking for a similar B&W sound signature in an updated model. I thought I start here. 
Polk L100s - tube integrated recommendation
Soix - not much out there on Unison Due. Is there any experience you might have with this integrated?  
Polk L100s - tube integrated recommendation
Soix - good point about the L100s specs and performance. I was thinking the 88ia because when stereophile reviewed the L100s they concluded the Cary SLI80 HS in triode mode (40watts) bested two other amps. However, this is not expertise so I can't... 
Polk L100s - tube integrated recommendation
Thanks sryeager. Right now the CM does look like the leading contender. I'm also wondering weather the Line Magnetic 88ia would work but not much on this one on the intranet.  
Polk L100s - tube integrated recommendation
Thanks donvito and soix. Soix - my L100s and Quad 99pre/909 amps sound very good as mentioned above. I'm happy with them. I'm experimenting with tubes so I can't say I'm looking for an improvement but rather a very good experience of what tubes g... 
Polk L100s - tube integrated recommendation
Thanks stereo5...consideration noted. Looking through some articles on the CM, I do think it has potential with the Polk L100s. I'm hoping others can weigh in on other experienced based options.