I have been enjoying my digital upgrade with a Laiv Harmony R2R dac in 2024 and have the Laiv DDCu on order to come in early 2025. I am also enjoying some nos tube rolling with some borrowed telephunkin 12au7 tubes borrowed from a friend to try out in the Cayin CS-55A. Those combined with the RCA black plate 12ax7 and what I am hearing with these tubes, I think some new nos tube rolling may be in my future in 2025.

Installation of my HTS. Anthem:MRX740, MCA325

paired to ML ESL11a

Center: ML Motion C

4 ML MC8 (back) Motion R (front) pairs

2-REL HT/1205 Front /rear

Room 20x20x 18ht....

Thoughts>>>>>>

I've been trying to head towards a lower powered tube system but finding high sensitivity speakers I like without breaking the bank has been tough. So, some used high sensitivity speaks and el34/84 or 6550 amplification would be nice.  Perhaps a better DAC to replace my Denafrips Ares II

To further refine my DIY TangBand W8-1808 single driver speakers. After a year or so with them I'm still blown away by there midrange/treble distribution.

Also want to dip into a tube pre-amp or maybe a Hybrid tube integrated. The Vincent line looks very intriguing.

@pkatsuleas.   I know what you mean.  At axpona, I hope to look at Fyne loudspeakers, but realize I will need a new amp as well.  Fun to dream, isn't it?