well, funds are riseing and Mrs penance says 'lets do it' Ive been looking at quite a few amps, mostly s/h. My plan is to get a power amp and use the shearne as a pre until funds allow purchase of a simple dedicated pre. I was looking at Bel Canto import but i think i may be better looking elsewhere due to costs and also i have a dislike of private s/h for some reason. Sim was considered, when i marry the queen of sheeba :rolleyes: Sooo, as it stands i have around £700 but spending less is better ;) Also considered the Avondale modules, but after hearing the valve gear the other week i seriously wonder if that would make me happy. Obviously the valve amp in my sights is the WAD KAT6550. Again buying blind but i am fairly sure if it turned out not to be good with the Dyns i could sell and recover expenses. So..............give me your ideas what would you do..................