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Ming Da MC-3008-A2 Mono Blocks
Thank you Casouza and Response34! The sonic signature of a 300B and 805 combination is captivating. Pacific Valve appears to be the exclusive U.S. distributor for the MC-3008-A2 amp. I found out that Ming Da builds the A2 version to Pacific Valve'... 
Ming Da MC-3008-A2 Mono Blocks
Casouza, thank you for sharing your honest opinion on the topic of realistic power levels of the 805 SET amp. I am planning on using the amp in a 14x15 room for classical music. For a bedroom, I'd like to budget around $2-4k for a 845 or 805 amp -... 
Ming Da MC-3008-A2 Mono Blocks
Wow! Most U.S. vendors are sold out of these amps, and can't believe no one owns these amps to comment??... 
Audio Research LS 26 or Cary SLP 05?
Thank you everyone for your advice. It forced me to listen to both AR LS 26 and I agree that it's a more analytical sound. I am aiming for a different palate of sound that's 3D holographic sound, extended Frequency range, without sacrificing trans... 
Cary SLP 98L or deHavillanrd Mercury 3?
Thanks everyone, I'll look into the Cary SLP 05, CAT SL1, and the deHavilland. I'll share any new discoveries or questions...