Ok, you gave me a good chuckle, and thank you for taking time to give me good information. I live in Katy TX, (Houston). A few months back I was trying to organize a canjam, but business interrupted. I would still love to attend one, so I will check your referenced site. Thanks for that.
After sampling some 10 to 12 amps in my house for the Avantgardes I very much realize the importance, and difference, that a well designed and system matched amp can make. So I do not mean to underplay its importance. I think my intent is to do just what I did in my home system - start small and grow it. I find I appreciate the end result more that way, and the journey is fun!
In any event, sorry to all for hijacking this thread. In an attempt to get back on track, I have another question. This thread is comparing the Little Dot VI to the Woo6, which is a good comparison price-wise, but would it not be a good idea to compare the new VIII to the Woo 2, since it is also an OTL design? I realize the cost is a bit different ($880 shipped for LD vs $1050 for Woo 6), but they are "close enough for jazz", right?
I also understand the LD VIII (8) is not recommended for Grado or headphones under 120 ohm. Thoughts on the comparison and limitation of the LD regarding low impedance? Yes, there is that difference in power, but I have used enough SET and solid state amplifiers to realize that power specs are all but meaningless.