2. amps-preamps
  3. 157696-1590

All-in-one integrated, 10-15K range, class A/B only

For a second system. I want to buy a SS all-in-one integrated. At least 200W in 8ohm.

When I say all-in-one means it has to have DAC built-in (preferable a very nice DAC commensurate to the price point of the system). I would highly prefer a streamer built-in as well.

Am super excited about the new Boulder 866. It seems to be the only one satisfying all the criterion.

Another option could be the Accuphase E-800 with DAC module (but no streaming).
DAG Progression but it crosses 18K without DAC.

Any other options?
I am not interested in anything Class-D. It has to be Class A/B amplifier.

Speakers are TBD as well.


essrand
essrand OP
297 posts
 
Okay current list in order of preference, top to bottom:
Boulder 866
brinkmann voltaire
Dartzeel lhc-208
aesthetix mimas
hegel 590
ml585.5
krell 300i
diablo 300 (used, I prefer new)
mcintosh ma9000

did I miss something?

freediver
1,219 posts
 
I still say at half your budget the Electrocompaniet would kick serious audio A$$ in a blind listening test..
highend666
352 posts
 
After you heard all of these.. put the new Bladelius Audio Oden in your system
romney80
150 posts
 
Pass labs-INT 250
Luxman L-509X
Boulder 866
Cannot go wrong with any of those. 

If you want to save money, go for Naim Uniti nova. I have it with aerial acoustics 7T and 2 REL S5/SHO: Love it. 
As people above have mentioned, it depends on speakers. 
austinbob
235 posts
 
Aesthetix is A/B not D. But larger issue is what speakers you want to mate the amp with? The Mimas loves my Vandersteen Treo CTs although I believe it would work with a variety of speakers. Point is match amp to speaker. Finally, consider what you’re buying. Aesthetix says every product they make or have made can still be serviced. How many audio companies can claim that?
More to discover