@defiantboomerang - you're entitled to your opinion.
Now on to my opinion on what are some alternatives:
Conrad Johnson - http://conradjohnson.com/cav45-stereo-control-amplifier/
Decware Torii - http://www.decware.com/newsite/TORII.htm
Decware ZMA - http://www.decware.com/newsite/MYSTERY.html
Cary Audio - https://www.caryaudio.com/products/sli-80/
I am a big tube supported, and I personally own a few Decware pieces that I absolutely enjoy listening to. You could call my a fan boy but man to me, they just sound so damn good. Transparency, unbelievable detail and slam in spades.
Now on to my opinion on what are some alternatives:
Conrad Johnson - http://conradjohnson.com/cav45-stereo-control-amplifier/
Decware Torii - http://www.decware.com/newsite/TORII.htm
Decware ZMA - http://www.decware.com/newsite/MYSTERY.html
Cary Audio - https://www.caryaudio.com/products/sli-80/
I am a big tube supported, and I personally own a few Decware pieces that I absolutely enjoy listening to. You could call my a fan boy but man to me, they just sound so damn good. Transparency, unbelievable detail and slam in spades.