@chipcalzone
I was debating the X200 as well and had the option of doing a demo of Octave line. I wound up with the V70 Class A. It is the most resolving and detailed amp I’ve ever heard and very very responsive to different tubes. I originally demoed the V40se, then the V80se. They are all just superb. Depending on what speakers you have you might want the super black box. Pricey but superb build and fantastic support which is why I chose it. You might try to do a demo of the V70se if you can.
I was debating the X200 as well and had the option of doing a demo of Octave line. I wound up with the V70 Class A. It is the most resolving and detailed amp I’ve ever heard and very very responsive to different tubes. I originally demoed the V40se, then the V80se. They are all just superb. Depending on what speakers you have you might want the super black box. Pricey but superb build and fantastic support which is why I chose it. You might try to do a demo of the V70se if you can.