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cost no object integrated amps

folks,
what are some cost no object  , no compromise super integrated amps that rivals separates. would love to hear some thoughts, ownership experience and which ones must be considered in the shopping list.may be in 30k to 60k price range
 some of them which come to my mind are

1. dan d'agostino momentum
2. audionet HUMBOLDT
3. soulution 530
4. dartzeel CTH-8550
5. ch precision I1
6. vitus SIA 30

feel free to add or suggest any other ones. or if someone can comment on each of these or rank in the order of preference with their reasoning.
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gestalt
190 posts
 
The idea behind high end integrated amplifiers is to retain the majority of performance (sonic and aesthetic) offered by state of the art separates while simplifying the experience. A simple system with a set of loudspeakers, an exceptional integrated amplifier, and a turntable can be very attractive.

I have a darTZeel CTH-8550 Mk2 in my studio that sounds lovely and fits in with my clients' lifestyles rather than demanding they work around it. It's freeing.
geof3
1,129 posts
 
Give the Ypsilon a hard look. A friend has a full Ypsilon system that is mind blowing. If the Phaethon is in that realm (I’m sure it is) it would be stellar.
bvdiman
491 posts
 
If in the market for one, I’d add these to my audition list :
- Analog Domain MD75 mkII
- Boulder 866
- Gryphon Diablo 300
hgeifman
2,168 posts
 
Mola Mola has just announced the Kula fully integrated 1 box solution. Kula can be ordered as a conventional integrated amplifier incorporating preamp, amp in the chassis or can be fully outfitted to include, preamp, amp, phono stage, DAC (with Roon endpoint) to have single chassis solution. Pricing ranges from $13,800-$25,000.

http://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/munich-in-new-jersey/


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lalitk
5,429 posts
 
IMHO, Accuphase E-800 Integrated offers amazing versatility, build quality and feature set that easily puts many integrated in $30k-$60K range to shame. 
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