Cube Audio Nenuphar Single Driver Speaker (10 inch) TQWT Enclosure

@stephendunn  Stephen, terrific impressions and results regarding the Linlai 2A3 tubes in your specific application. Your feedback seals it for me...I'll plan on ordering a pair for my new amps at a later date.

Curious: Are you listing your VR integrated? If so, what are your plans for a replacement?

David, not sure how I gave the impression I was moving on from the VR L2i-SE.  Have zero plans for replacement especially after installing the Linlai 2A3 tubes.  It's position is almost as steadfast as that of the Nenuphar's, especially after auditioning some very impressive Stenheim 3 Way Speakers at my local dealers.  They were great speakers, don't get me wrong, but their perspective was mid row orchestra while the Nenuphars are front to fifth row or in the club or studio.  Something very live about how they position you to the music which the Stenheims couldn't duplicate. So, no, the only change I might consider is upgrading my Totaldac d-1 dual.  But so far the four or five contenders I've had in the listening room couldn't beat it.  Any suggestions would be appreciated.

the Nenuphars are front to fifth row or in the club or studio. Something very live about how they position you to the music

+1, Stephen.

I came across a listing and assumed it was yours. Good to hear you are holding steadfast with the VR integrated.

I cannot offer any suggestions in direct comparison to your TotalDAC.

If you get the opportunity to audition T+A’s SD 3100 HV (their reference streaming DAC), I encourage you to do so.

@stephendunn A couple dac thoughts. Have you tried anything from the aries cerat kassandra series? http://aries-cerat.eu/products/da-converters/kassandra-series

Also curious if you’ve tried anything from SW1X. They've got a range of products up to the DAC V...  https://sw1xad.co.uk/product/sw1x-dac-v/

Would love to hear listening reports if you have tried something from either company.

David, thanks for tip on T+A's SD 3100HV.

cal3713 Have certainly read impressive things about the Aries-cerat new dac.  Not sure if I could finagle a home audition though and I no longer buy anything without.

I have researched the SW1X dacs and have come close to ordering the SW1X Dac 3 Balanced (they do have a return policy) but have hesitated because of it's lack of DSD processing.  Probably wouldn't miss it.  

My local dealer is now representing Analog Domain, so their dac maybe my next audition when he gets it in.  Some say it was as good as the MSB Select at a recent audio show.