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Next Gen of Low Powered SS amps.
I don't think he is talking about receivers, a low powered amp with a good power supply can sound fantastic.  
Best Integrated that you've heard under $5k
mhutama - I was thinking that too )))He sure likes his Raven… 
Thoughts on JRiver Media Center? Anyone using it?
Both Tidal and Qobuz can be played inside Roon, I feel that Qobuz sound a bit better than Tidal, but Tidal’s integration with Roon is a little bit better. 
Amplifiers in use with big Harbeths (Mon 40 series) that work very well
I think I heard that the Swedish Moonriver have been using the BBC family’s of speakers in the development of their amps, could be worth a try! 
100W+ solid-state amps known for beautiful mids
Can I ask what pre amp you are using ?I have been using a Supratek Cabernet pre with a Belles SA30 class A power amp rated at 50wmy speakers are 87db in sensitivity, but don’t go below 85db so easy to drive for my amp, and it can play much louder ... 
100W+ solid-state amps known for beautiful mids
PureAudio from NZ are beautiful and single ended, get a lot of rave reviews.http://totallywired.co.nz/pure_audio_power.html 
Doge 7 tube DAC
jjss49 - very intrigued by your findings, been looking at the Sonnet and Tubador, but also the Lab12 dac, was very close to order the Doge7 at one time. 
More watts or better power ?
First, your setup is not midfi !!!it is a quality small high-end system.Biggest change for you would probably be a better tube pre amp, or maybe check out more speakers in your room, your power amp is very good. 
Does anyone out there own a Supratek Malbec or Mondeuse amp?
I am in the same boat, but it doesn’t look likely that he will make any power amps in near future.Too busy with all the pre amp orders to finish.  
Aric Audio's Motherlode II line-stage keep me up all last night
What power amps do you guys use with the Moderlode II ? 
Supratek Owners Thread
Update on my Supratek Cabernet pre, it is packed down, ready to being shipped back to Mick for warranty repair. Hopefully I will have it back soon in full working order.Will keep you updated. 
Considering an integrated
Norma has two amps that get a lot of good press. 
Supratek Owners Thread
Yes, I am not a fan of the biblical cord between power supply and pre, seams unnecessary stiff and unwieldy, a softer cord would be preferable, will check both connections if, or probably when the hum comes back, as I suspect it will.Now I hear on... 
Supratek Owners Thread
Thanks for the reply Johnny, interesting points you make, unbelievable the hum suddenly disappeared last weekend and has not come back yet, although I have not had time to listen since Sunday evening, I have not done anything to the system for at ... 
Your tube preamp and ss amp thread
Supratek Cabernet 300B/6SN7 output into Belles SA30 class A