Thanks for the feedback. I agree that the Mimas is a great one-box solution (phono-stage is an option). I listened to both the Mimas (don't recall what speakers they were driving) and the Vandersteen M5-HPA monoblocs driving Quatros at AXPONA this year but for me it was impossible to get a feel for the amps under show conditions. I did talk to the folks with Aesthetix at the show and I am seriously considering the Aesthetix Atlas stereo amp and Calypso pre-amp. I will keep you posted.
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