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Best Integrated that you've heard under $5k

It's a crowded market in the under $5k arena...

Let's hear which integrated amp surprised you and maybe even had you shaking your head in disbelief. 

Watch the first response be, 'no $5k integrated is that good' blah blah blah. You know how it is, lot of old fogeys on here that are done censoring themselves and take it out on the thread.

Also, if I've missed the cutoff and there's just this $6k or $7k amp that is worth consideration, feel free to mention.
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dayglow
1,917 posts
 

You will get many responses. The Hegel is the budget "sweetheart" to many I have not heard the current models but was not impressed with earlier effforts. Primare sounded better(at that time) but have not listened to Primare’s current class D offerings.

New-Belles Aria Signature

Used-Norma Audio Revo IPA-140

Budget Used-Krell Kav-400xi- Marantz-PM S 11/2 or 3- Pass Labs-INT 30A

 

 

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lockheed330
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Cyrus Brenneman

Cavalier Plus!!   And by far!

secretguy
1,718 posts
 

Right at 5k: the Anthem STR. There’s a reason that it’s still a Stereophile class A rec. several years after it’s introduction.

avanti1960
1,480 posts
 

The Raven Osprey.  

Honorable mention Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum ii.  With NOS tubes it comes close to the Raven and has more dynamics and power.  

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