Well, some time has passed & the house rebuild is inching along. Likely, it will be ready by the end of this year. I am still fixated on the Vivid but likely will go for the G2 (if my wallet allows). I heard the G2 with top Nagra & was gobsmacked. However, I do not want to afford the Nagras. So, what other amps has similar sound but with much lower price ?