+1 on the Vinnie Rossi LIO (w/ DHT stage). I’ve owned Ayon Triton, Triton II, Accuphase E-560 and demoed the Luxman 590-AXii, as well as owned separates from Modwright and Herron.
The LIO was juuust right. As versatile as it gets and w/ the ultra-cap off-the-grid power, it’s the cleanest tube sound I’ve heard. Also the preamp is killer, as I am using it as DHT preamp only with a reference quality $15k amp...and the internal amp in LIO stood proudly not to far behind my amp. Excellent reviews and show coverage out there for the LIO.
The LIO was juuust right. As versatile as it gets and w/ the ultra-cap off-the-grid power, it’s the cleanest tube sound I’ve heard. Also the preamp is killer, as I am using it as DHT preamp only with a reference quality $15k amp...and the internal amp in LIO stood proudly not to far behind my amp. Excellent reviews and show coverage out there for the LIO.