Tekton Double Impacts

@jcarcopoI
I was just kidding a bit and looking out for your bank account!
But if the funds are there I'm sure you can trust Charles opinion on this amp.
I have read that some of the Ayon amps are made in China.  Not sure about the Crossfire.
Regarding usa tube audio, I have been turned off by their marketing appproach.  They used to advertise they carried every tube amp under the sun.  Then when you would call and inquire, they would denigrate the model you were interested in (Melody in my case) and steer you to Ayon.  Many people have had this experience.  But hey, maybe they are great---as long as you buy Ayon.

@mikeg - Thanks Mike, but I really was hoping for people to talk me out of this impulsive purchase. ;-) I must be as crazy as an Austrian at this point because I haven’t even had my current amplifier for 11 months and I love it just fine. If I never audition the Crossfire I will never know what I’m missing. Seriously though, thanks for the additional info and of course for sealing my fate! :-)

@corelli - At least you actually have my back! I doubled my money selling a batch of my Cryptocurrency Miner hardware on ebay and yes it’s burning a hole in my pocket! ;-) I have heard people allude to the China connection and also to Ayon having some reliability issues, but nothing verifiable is presented on either front by an actual owner on the reliability issues or something concrete that proves that Ayon is made in China. The sales person said, and I’m paraphrasing, "Haters gonna hate!" LOL Seriously though he said reliability is not an issue, but he did indicate that possibly a few people in the industry may have an ax to grind and post negative things.

@all - Going to an Audiogon forum to be talked down from making an impulsive audio purchase is like a heroin addict hanging out with a bunch of junkies expecting to get clean! LOL What the hell was I thinking!

@jcarcopo  

Like @mikeg I've had a positive experience with USA Tube Audio. 

I also loved my Ayon integrated and did not have any reliability issues.

I approached them a few months ago regarding a Mastersound preamp and an integrated amp. They did not talk me over to Ayon. : )

All the best with your decision.

@david_ten - I agree with you because so far my dealings with Paul at USA Tube Audio have gone really well.  He's very matter of fact and confident regarding Ayon amplifiers.  

Jcarcopo,
-I’m glad you are having fun with this "ordeal" 😊. Life is to be enjoyed.
Human nature dictates that a few reported bad experiences dealing with retail dealers take precedence over probably 100s (1000s?) of good transactions.

Place of origin regarding manufacturer and assembly should not be ambiguous. Ayon or any other company should be clear and upfront. Having said this the bottom line for me is the sound quality and overall quality of the product. It could be high quality from China or India and mediocre from Europe or North America.

You have a terrific amplifier already but the problem is that there are numerous superb alternatives available and we can’t own them all. I’m thrilled with my Coincident Frankenstein yet I know there are 8 to 10 other amplifiers I’m familiar with that would be as satisfying to have in my system. I only need one out of the excellent pool of amplifiers.
Charles