Jedisqueezer I would SERIOUSLY consider Twl's recommendation. I will say that I personally haven't heard the MicroZotl but DO own the Berning Zh270 OTL. I have listened to many of the above and many are nice but OTL tube amps are really another world so far as speed, refinement, performance at the frequency extremes and resolution of the signal. The other consideration is finding a compatable speaker to match with them. This is critical with this design.
On the other hand if you like to walk before you run, I would say all the other recommendations should be considered. One can't be recommended over the other because each offer different sonic presentations of the music. The Jolida is a nice entry level product but look used at the others first.
On the other hand if you like to walk before you run, I would say all the other recommendations should be considered. One can't be recommended over the other because each offer different sonic presentations of the music. The Jolida is a nice entry level product but look used at the others first.