Here's to hoping that I haven't pooed the scrooch. I joined in on the drop for the Massdrop Cavalli Tube Hybrid. The alternative that I have been considering is the Schiit Jotunheim. Yes, I know that the tube lovers will be screaming that solid state does not do the Auteur justice, but I feel yhat is suits my preference for a neutral sound. The CTH will give a little tube flavor at the expence of a little loss of detail and control at the too and bottom ends. On the other hand, it is also $150 cheaper on my already strained budget.
CTH will be here soon, and burning in, awaiting the arrival of my Auteurs - one of the finest headphones that money can buy. Thanks Zach, I can't wait to hear them.
I have read that the MCTH is a great match for the Atticus, I am hoping that it will at least be a good match for the Auteur. That said, I welcome comments about these and other (basically neutral) budget amp matches for the Auteur.
J.P.