New Class D Audio Complete Amplifiers

[Feanor]

I use the Grant Fidelity DAC-11 as a preamp and DAC with my CDA-254 and have used the Maverick D-1 (which has a more tube like and warmer sound than the DAC-11) with it as well. It's a good combination. Even my Dayton DTA-100a amp sounds much better when paired with the Maverick.

Feanor, I would consider an AVA T-8 preamp. Its all tube and is affordable. I wish I had bought it instead of the AVA Ultra II hybrid preamp. The T-8 has this nice romantic sound.

The Van Alstine Transcendent Eight+ is doubtless a nice preamp. But new it's $1600 with remote control: used would be my only option.