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Interesting "Self" review...Schiit
It did indeed sell out in November i believe. I have three other amps in the house end nothing can top it with my ZMF Atrium.  
Project Tube Box DS2 vs. Hagerman Audio Trumpet MC
Update: got it, love it. Went crazy on new and nos tubes for options and future proofing since I plan on having this for quite some time. 12au7 I got nos Sylvania’s and Rca pairs. 12ax7 I got a quad of telefunken smooth plates that are very smooth... 
Project Tube Box DS2 vs. Hagerman Audio Trumpet MC
They're about double now lol but what are you gonna do  
Project Tube Box DS2 vs. Hagerman Audio Trumpet MC
Also what voltage of sbooster? Thanks!  
Project Tube Box DS2 vs. Hagerman Audio Trumpet MC
Thanks, I think I may start with gold lions from Kevin's stash just bc in pretty new and don't want to get burned by a bad source. What do you think about getting 2 ax7 and 2 au7 and then 2 nos ax7s and try mixing?   
Project Tube Box DS2 vs. Hagerman Audio Trumpet MC
I emailed him, got this response:  "Start with stock tubes, let them break in for awhile.  Then for tonality changes, swap the X7 in pairs.  For dynamics and weight, the U7 pair."   Fwiw I ordered a trumpet... still not sure what to do on tubes... 
Project Tube Box DS2 vs. Hagerman Audio Trumpet MC
Did you end up getting this? I'm currently in a tube box s2 and looking at the trumpet...I feel like when I compare with digital I'm losing definition and sparkle, but at same time if I wanted a digital sound I would just go with a solid state or ... 
Separates question/advice
I don't necessarily dislike it. I think it's a combination of just being antsy and wanting to change something, and the nait being a touch forward in my listening space. It is very capable but in combination with the triangles it can leave me want... 
Separates question/advice
Good points... dealer recommended the Naim but it's so hard to find opinions on it out there. I'm now leaning towards looking at upgrading the speakers and/or DAC now... thank you! Anyone here have experience comparing the different Triangle mode...