Axpona 2016

Trelja,
Now that is a comprehensive list! 😊 A DHT tubed amplifier was your top choice,  not surprising if it's implemented correctly. Quite a compliment that the Jadis amplifier is 2nd on your esteemed list. 
Charles, 

charles1dad:

Speaking to the choir here concerning amps and fuses. Set amps: Art Audio PX-25 and a Fred Voltz Emotive type 45 tube amp. PushPull - Jadis.

Fuse type Synergistic Research 100%.

Listening satisfaction - off the chart!

David Pritchard

Charles first of all interesting to see you mention Jadis a brand with tons of mystique and old school cred that I've just never had a chance to hear. And trelja thanks for the Deja Vu Audio shout out, running a Deja Vu pushpull EL34 amp myself 17 lovely watts powering JMlabs original Micro-Utopias in a small room. Great sounding gear and super reliable, I'm lucky to live within 20 minutes of Vu's shop.

Hi Jond,
The Jadis amplifier was driving B &W speakers  (a speaker that typically is just okay sounding to me).  In this instance this pairing was making music and was natural in its presentation. A number of the rooms at Axpona had more of the usual hifi type sound. For me there's a distinction between these two types of presentations. I have no doubt that Trelja's Deja Vu 2a3 PP amplifier sounds wonderful with an appropriate speaker match such as the Horning for example. 
Charles, 

Charles I am sure the 2a3 amp does a fine job with the Hornings, I've actually had Vu's pushpull 45 stereo amp in house as a loaner during an upgrade and it drove my speakers just fine in my room. It was a touch too detailed for my tastes, with my speakers at least, but a remarkable amp.