Wilson Audio Sabrina Owners Club

[Formerly YB-2]

Two many output tubes in the DA88S. To my ears, a single pair of output devices, whether tube or solid-state, provides the best sound. The DA50S or I35 would be my first choice with Jadis. For solid-state, the Bryston B60R or Pass Labs INT-25. All use a single pair of tubes or transistors per channel.
The Cary SLI-80 (there are others - not sure about Jadis) allows one to go back & forth with a 'flip of the switch' between triode (Class A operation) and UL (ultralinear - Class A/B operation). To my ears, triode/Class A operation has always won out.
Two output devices doesn't always work, as in the latest VAC integrated amp review. "Damned by faint praise" is what I read.
Too bad the Conrad-Johnson tube integrated amp does not have remote capability. If it did, it would be very high on my list. CJ will also build it as an SE version with teflon caps, etc. Their Classic 62SE (in triode) is one of the best amps I've owned.