So, to slightly confuse matters, I'm actually finding the Cambridge Audio to be less fatiguing than I thought.
That said, a bargain is a bargain.
So, to put numbers on things. Would you go for a Creek 5050 (2001) for $150, Music Hall A25.2 (2005) for $300, or a Naim NAC-112x (2004)/Naim NAP-150 (2001)(pre-amp/amp) for say $600. All of these are on Audiogon or ebay if anyone else is interested. I like competition even if it makes things more costly for me!
I have to say being unable to find more than 1 review of the Music Hall, a recent product, doesn't fill me with confidence.
Thanks