Although I’m an analog speaker user, and ‘experimented’ with a bunch of different front ends, I’ve always come back to the 861v8/800v4 combination (plus Oppo 203 for SACD and music Blu-ray). I rarely play movies, but always play music With Trifield. I much prefer it. I’m also still using the Media Drive 600 so I need either ID40 or 41. My worry, principally, is for repairability. Recently my 800 died, but Marc K. at the repair shop fixed it and returned it is as new condition.

My Kit: 861v8+ID41, 800v4, UHD722, MD600, MS600, MS200, Oppo BDP-203, Genesis 201, Genesis 350 SE, Genesis S4-8 Sub, BG 520i, VTL MB450 II, Krell Showcase 7, Genesis 928 Subs, Danley DTS10 sub, SVS Ultra 16 subs.