I would concurr with that. The Audio Note Conquests are superb in the right setting. Hook them up to efficient speakers, preferably 2 ways, or horn hybrids of at least 93 db efficiency, not just for the volume but the dynamic ceiling as well.
I run the standard none silver Conquests 18wpc, and into a pair of current production Zingali Overture 2, a really well built horn hybrid from Italy. They are a match in heaven.
You don't need to have crazy budgets though. I have the AN M3 pre, AN CD1, diy AN Kit DAC 1.1. All come to around 24k US, not so much for a decent system, and one that I find is not needing to be upgraded. in fact the first I have owned which I am totally happy with, and 3 years on from completing.
I run the standard none silver Conquests 18wpc, and into a pair of current production Zingali Overture 2, a really well built horn hybrid from Italy. They are a match in heaven.
You don't need to have crazy budgets though. I have the AN M3 pre, AN CD1, diy AN Kit DAC 1.1. All come to around 24k US, not so much for a decent system, and one that I find is not needing to be upgraded. in fact the first I have owned which I am totally happy with, and 3 years on from completing.