@ronrags for some reason I can't reply to your DM so I'm responding here instead. I love my Cronus Dark. It was not an upgrade from a non-dark version. I opted for the Dark because I didn't want to be constrained in speaker choices, and it hasn't disappointed. Currently driving a pair of Maggie 3.7s and to my ears, the system sounds amazing. But the major caveat is that I don't really have a point of comparison as this is my first system. I worked with Mike Hoatson at The Listening Room in Chestertown, MD, and he would be much more capable of articulating the benefits of the Dark versus the non-Dark in terms of sound. Good luck.
List Of Small Company Tube Amps
I just love tube amps and I’m always wondering what small guy out there is making stellar amps under the radar. I’m only talking somewhat affordable gear, definitely under 10k new. More like 2-5k is what I’m thinking. I’ll start the list but I’m sure there are a ton that I’ll miss. Obviously feel free to express your preferences. Some of these might have international distribution but I feel they have a small enough presence in the US that they kind of count.
Decware, may not count any longer but one of the originals
Aric Audio
La Dolce Audio
Tomcat Audio
Lab 12
Octave
Audio Hungary
Space-tech Labs
Musical Paradise
Triode Labs
Fezz
Synthesis
Analog Ethos
Brunoco Audio
Audio Mirror, getting pricey though.
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