Hi Guys,
A further update. In the last two months I have bought a secondhand bel canto pre1 ($600) and a bel canto dac 2 ($600). They replaced an N.E.W. p3 and perpetual technologies p3a (modwright) dac.
I have a few amps at home and usually use 2 x N.E.W. 20.1's in monoblock. Last night I replaced it with my ps audio hca 2 (with serious mods) and with the addition of the dac 2 my system was really singing.
Btw I also have a pair of Nuforce s9's at home which I'm going to upgrade to se version. I'll let you know how they compare to the ht2's. Somehow I already know the outcome.
Regards
Rod