Have you heard of EMOTIVA?

I have an Emotiva UPA-7 power amp for HT and it suits my needs. For 2 channel enjoyment I did really like the Emotiva USP-1 preamp. A very solid performer with all around. Might be worth the price on the phono section alone. A'gon member Ferrari did a nice thorough review on it in the archives.

had the emotiva ultra 10 sub. didn't like it. guy that has it now works at a high end stereo shop and has it paired to some zu's. he likes it. to each his own!

I just bought the balanced preamp, getting it in a week or so. It is not in the same "league" with my other stuff but I'm looking to streamline and the balanced feature is appealing to me.

Ditto on the XDA-1 DAC, now discontinued however. Also have their smallest amp. Sounds solid and great build. Much bang for the buck. Easily worth ones consideration.