Dan,
How much space does the line stage part of the amplifier take or or where is it located? The reason why I ask this is because I will have this amplifier soon, but I LOVE my Preamp+Dac units (very small=wouldn't require much room inside the case but I can see the case is quite loaded as it is). I will obviously test the amp as it is, but I would also like to know how difficult it would be to work in my own line stage+dac that takes up approximately 6"'s square of space? I prefer to have this inside the amplifier with short leads and also to only have one single cable (coax) running to my source. Would you PM me a price or if it's even possible for you to do such a thing, that is, if I do not like your line stage more. Granted the amp is one I believe to be an absolute keeper for years, I would be willing to give up the line stage inside this unit, keeping the digital remote attenuating device for volume that would attach to my own line stage+dac.
Probably not making a whole lot of sense, but PM me if you will to let me know if we can make this happen granted again, that it is something I feel will be the best path for me.
My friend has been absolutely LOVING his KWA-150 and LS36.5;)...he says he's never heard the level of resolution combined with presence this combo makes. He doesn't know what it would cost to beat this, but feels it is in a truly elite category.
Cheers and keep up the good stuff and enjoy the gorgeous weather we are getting at least hear on the Northernish OR coast!!!