Haven't post in a while, and since than the system changed slightly, for better.Components come and go,system changes,living space changes.Now is the time to go back.When you have too much "toys" on hands and space which will accommodate- you starting a Secondary System.

So here is one of my secondary systems: it is very simple but very satisfying. I am using Bluesound NODE N130 network streamer as a source, connected thru BOM into Dared MP-2A3C single ended triode integrated vacuum tube amplifier, which runs on two 12AU7 (Shuguang) and two 12AX7(Shuguang) feeding into two Shuguang 2A3. Dared drives a pair of Monitor Audio Platinum PL-100 1st generation, which believe it or not, have a great bass extension and will rattle this room if needed,but I seldom listen past 10o'clock on the dial, it is sufficient volume for me.

Cables used are: Zu-Audio interconnect, ZuAudio Bock powercable for Dared, and Straight Wire bi-wire speaker cables.

NODE is directly connected to the modem to prevent any wi-fi drop-outs.

Bluesound is used for streaming, but not in normal sense most streamers do: I stream music from my two Bluesound Vaults 2i where most of my music stored, sometimes I stream from Amazon just to find out new music and possibly buy it on vinyl or CD. I do not normally stream Internet radio or utilize other streaming services.