If you want honest realism ,and a fantastic value per $$ and great long-standing reputation , over 35 years in business yet 1/2 the audio community especially the young bloods don’t know of them.
Coda Audio Labs these pioneers designed the classic Threshold Stasis amplifiers back in the 1980s with Nelson Pass, when Nelson decided to start his own company. Several of Nelson’s design team have been quietly building high end hand built and tested ,and at least 20% less cost then Pass ,Ayre McIntosh and at least pas good if not better per dollar spent . Their award winning CSIB integrated amplifier I am waiting on delivery and at $6500 for a true reference integrated ,one of the best kept secrets in all of Audiophile audio.