This is for Georgehifi especially but others can chime in.

I wonder if T+A will be on the agenda next week at Davos?  I'll ask around.

The XP 12 preamp and XA 25 amp are sounding very good but I think a more powerful amp may be in order. I am sold on the XP 12 Preamp. These are in the price range but I am toying with the idea of the 260.8 monos which are quite a bit more.

The 60.8 monos are on my short list also. Any comments on these amps are appreciated.

Cleeds…you mistake "agenda" with "point of view." I consistently argue my point with those who might tout an audio "magic" panacea without any explanation other than something like, "I don't know how it works but it does" especially when I've tested (in the case of fuses) some myself and find the claims of astonishing sonic benefits to be nonsense. If something works (good cables, premium power outlets, Vibrapods, a tube) I might mention it, but to rely on hyperbole seems silly. For example, the word "quantum" in any product description generally gets my attention. Your "agenda" might be to discredit my point of view somehow but I suggest you actually read my opinions before attempting that. Good luck.

wolf_garcia

Cleeds…you mistake "agenda" with "point of view." I consistently argue my point ...

I have made no such mistake, but I agree that you consistently argue the same few points. As Thoreau said, sometimes circumstantial evidence is very strong, such as when you find a trout in the milk. That is the case here.