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Raidho speaker owners, what solid state amplifier do you use?

There seems to be consensus SS amps in general are better match for Raidho speakers than tube amps. I'm using 200 watt Bob Carver tube monoblock amps with my D2 to great effect, but I'm interested in getting a SS amp (less than 8k new or used).  The Soluution, Constellation, etc are way too overpriced IMO.  Any experiences with less costly offerings?  I am looking into the new Yamaha top of the line integrated, AS3000, which is 7k retail.  It's rated 100 watt at 8 ohm and 150 at 4 ohms and is built like a tank with substantial power supply (over 50 lbs).  This is the way Yamaha used to build their top amps decades ago before they went cheap mass market. 
dracule1
xti16
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More regarding Ansuz cables
http://www.audioshark.org/cables-20/ansuz-cables-accessories-2488.html

dracule1 OP
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I really like reading about the technical details of the Dx.1 series design, but I start to fall asleep when anyone starts talk about cables. Like I said, I don't get any pleasure out of reading about cables costing more than automobiles. Audiophile cables are the most hyped, most overpriced component not just in high end audio but in all of consumer goods. Anyone with a high school diploma can make cables and charge silly money for them. I'm not criticizing Ansuz specifically, but audiophile cables in general. 
xti16
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@dracule1
I can't disagree with you regarding cables for the most part but I will be the first to say cables should be the last thing you do once your system is finalized. Cables can squeeze the last bit of 'best' sound quality out of your system. That said cables can be very system dependent which is why I mentioned once your system is finalized. Honestly with the right set of cables they can bring your system up an entire level.
soota
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How would Raido D2.1 sound paired with Devialet 440?
thx
xti16
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No bad. Although I didn't hear 2.1's with the 440 I did hear it with the XT3's. Then we dropped in the Aavik U300 and the U300 had much better control of the music. That said we did use the U300's internal dac when we switched over.
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