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An audio component you just can't let go
My Pass XA-30.8 power amp.  It’s too heavy to ship, so I can’t sell it, and it’s too hard to move around, also because of the weight.  But the real reason is that it will drive most any pair of speakers, and make them sound as good as they are cap... 
Speakers for a Large Room (20’x37’)
I ended up with the CW4’s, and have been very happy with them, but as I mentioned, I don’t listen to loud music.  Lately, I’ve been thinking of trying something else, just for a change.  The Kaya 45’s are attractive, as are the Volti’s.  I’ll prob... 
???What's The LEAST Expensive "End Game"Amplifier You've Ever Heard???
@taheeti, I hope that 225 lasts longer than my Job Integrated.  It blew a MofFet a year ago, and I can’t find anybody locally to repair it.  One of my biggest Audio disappointments:(  
Lumin U1 Mini + Ayre QB-9 Twenty
I have the Lumin, and I love the sound quality, but I don’t find it intuitive!  Amazing how differently we all process information :)      
Looking for a narrow baffle small footprint speaker
I have not listened to JMR's up the line from Cantabiles.  I do, however, have the smaller standmount Bliss Silvers.  
D amps
Very happy with my Atma-Sphere Ganfet monoblocs, currently driving some JA Pulsar 2’s.  They are closer to the Pass labs xa30.8 than to typical Class D’s.    
Looking for a narrow baffle small footprint speaker
JM Reynaud Cantabile Jubilees are a small floor stander with a narrow baffle.  They are a transmission line speaker with excellent bass, and very good midrange and treble.  You won’t be disappointed with these!  
???What's The LEAST Expensive "End Game"Amplifier You've Ever Heard???
A few I’m really happy with:  Moonriver 404R, Sugden A21 SE, Naim Nait 50.  
???YOUR Personal Favorite???Why???
I hate to pile on, but the Pulsar 2's are all the standmount speaker I need.  Though I do like the looks of those Vivid Kayas.  
Anyon have experience with Moon River Reference 404 Integrated?
I didn't bother to mention it, but the Moonriver is a very handsome amp.  I never get tired of looking at it.  
Anyon have experience with Moon River Reference 404 Integrated?
Sorry, I spend some time on the Steve Hoffman Forum, and probably posted there.  As to your questions, I like it a lot, and have used it with several sets of speakers, including the mentioned CW4's, but also Rogers LS3/5a's, Joseph Audio Pulsar 2'... 
What exactly is PRaT???
“Brits and Aussies would say that anyone who doesn't get PRaT must be a prat!” :)  
Anyon have experience with Moon River Reference 404 Integrated?
Well, I have one and have commented several times over the last couple of years, usually referring to how happy I am with it powering my Klipsch CW4’s.  Is there anything in particular you would like to know?    
Solid State preamp Brands
Another vote for SPL.  I own the entry level Volume2, and it is very good, if only XLR in and out.  I think the Elector or Director would be fabulous.  I would like to try the upper tier Ayre preamps, as my Codex is something special!  
High end bookshelf speakers for Small room
I’m becoming very interested in the Platimons VC One speakers.  Some rave reviews.