Glad you are happy with the combo tony. Looks like you did some listening into the early hours! One real bonus of the DI's is the latitude they afford in choice of associated gear and the ability to fine tune things to your liking.
After many years listening to my Marantz 152 series gear, I upgraded to the Marantz K2 Ruby integrated/cd player. A clear step up. I was a bit leary of a class D amp, but Marantz executed the design very well indeed. The soundstage I value so much has expanded into an even bigger canopy of sound. Clarity is superior, even more detail, better low end impact. All presented in a silky smooth fashion. The DI's easily let you hear it all.
After many years listening to my Marantz 152 series gear, I upgraded to the Marantz K2 Ruby integrated/cd player. A clear step up. I was a bit leary of a class D amp, but Marantz executed the design very well indeed. The soundstage I value so much has expanded into an even bigger canopy of sound. Clarity is superior, even more detail, better low end impact. All presented in a silky smooth fashion. The DI's easily let you hear it all.