@jjss49 Thanks for providing the links to what's currently on sale. That was super helpful. My friend really likes the VTL and VPI amps. What are your thoughts on long term reliability when it comes to these two brands? Also, can they drive Harbeth speakers well -- p3esr, C7, or 30.x?
Another listing that caught my eye is this one. Wonder if anyone here has experience with Lyric Audio (this seems to be version 1):
https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649719517-lyric-audio-t100-integrated-tube-amplifier-w-new-kt170...
Right now, we're thinking that if he buys one of these three amps, he can bring it to my house and try it out with my speakers (30.1 or SHL5+). I think it will give him a good idea of what it would actually sound like if he were to pursue Harbeths. I see a number of C7s for sale but not sure if they work well with tubes.
Another listing that caught my eye is this one. Wonder if anyone here has experience with Lyric Audio (this seems to be version 1):
https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649719517-lyric-audio-t100-integrated-tube-amplifier-w-new-kt170...
Right now, we're thinking that if he buys one of these three amps, he can bring it to my house and try it out with my speakers (30.1 or SHL5+). I think it will give him a good idea of what it would actually sound like if he were to pursue Harbeths. I see a number of C7s for sale but not sure if they work well with tubes.