I second the Headroom recommendation, after first owning a Cosmic, and now the Maxed Out Home Reference. I have friends that are into tube electronics who boutght and the MOHR, and don't miss anything about it. It is smooth, acurate with solid bass. It is 97% of the MAX. I use mine at work with a CD-3400 and Theata DAC. You won't be sorry and for $1100 the amp is a satisfier. The MAX is nice but bang for the buck is the MOHR with Etymotic ER-4S or Sennheiser HD600's. Happy listening!!!!!!
