Looking for a SS integrated Amplifier recommendation going into a new system

IHave owned Pas Labs ,Luxman, and the Coda  CSIB integrated 
amp has many class leading parts in their build in the $10 k
or under range the others do not ,like a potted 3 kva transformer 
120 amp on demand.and 3 power choices.

Thank you all for the recommendations.  I am going to take time review some of the items.

Regarding the tube amp possibility, I have my share of tube amps before, but limited to just flea power category where the maximum power output I have is 8W (300B), and some even lower at 1.5 to 2W (45).  I might revisit the possibility of trying higher power tube amps, but for now, I prefer staying with SS.

Meanwhile, appreciate the inputs on other features I might need.  They look to be very useful and have more flexibility for future setup.

Good to know  Luxman 590AXII gets so many positive votes.  That is one of the choice very high on my list.

Well, if you’re in the market for a true end-game piece and open to used, here’s a Vitus integrated that retailed for $27k available for $11k that’ll nail all your hot buttons and you’re set even if you upgrade your speakers significantly in the future...

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649766445-vitus-sia-025-mki-integrated-amp/

A lot of great choice and recommendations.
I Second the Simaudio 600i recommendation and you should also look at  Belles Aria Integrated Amplifier from Power Modules. https://powermodules.com/aria-integrated-1

Another vote for the Luxman L-590AXII. After more than 20 years of messing around with more than a dozen of amp combinations both integrated and pre/power, the Luxman beats them all for sheer simplicity in a one-box (minus extra cables) and of course, sound quality. It is high quality at a price that’s not too astronomical. I also own a Naim separates system and another integrated amp but the Luxman is the new reference that gets to stay in the main system.

Good luck.

I have the RAAL SR1a headphones and have tried a lot of amps with the RAAL. The very best by far was the KRELL K-300i.

First 90 watts in Class A. Huge bass and so smooth. Look at what Stereophile says about this unit and compared to the Boulder 866 and a few others.

The Luxman 590AXII is a very nice unit and will be able to meet your needs with the speakers you mentioned under most situations.
What is the size of your listening room?
I own a Luxman 590AXII and like it very much, I have not heard what other Luxman integrated A/B units sound like compared to the 590AXII.

Thinking Long, future options, I might make a short list of integrated amps that also had HT Bypass INPUT. You never know .....

Move, get tubes some day, new speakers, ...

That would allow this current unit to preform ’front stereo’ work in a Video System, working separately as 2 channel music or together with an AVR that has front pre-out.

SS with highs not rolled off?  Fast and articulate? Non abrasive and immersive?  Audionet Watt.

knotscott said what I was thinking to ask: have you ever tried tubes?

I would also think about features: remote volume; remote balance; tone controls. depending on your habits, a 'loudness' circuit for boosting bass when listening at low volumes;

for future flexibility, you might want pre-in. that could be used for anything with it's own volume control.

and, consider future use with a stereo pair of subs. you would want pre-out and main in so both the amp and the main speakers get relieved of low bass production

This is a great integrated amp - Luxman L-595A se

I ordered one and hope to have it by year end. A little over your budget, but worth it IMO.

http://www.luxman.com/product/detail.php?id=38

A friend of mine, whose ears I trust, bought the LFD NCSE (~$7500) and thinks it is fabulous.  And he was sold on tubes before that.  I haven't heard it yet myself. No remote, if that matters.  BTW, he bought it from Gene Rubin, who is great to deal with.  Sounds like it could be a good choice for someone who values tone over "slam".  I hate that word. 

Sound characters important to me are good detail, natural, but can be a bit warm, sound stage, air, and the ability to reporduce the original recording. I invest lots of effort to improve my source, and I am hoping the result will show through the integrated amp I end up getting.

I know your title says SS, but everything you’ve mentioned from your listening volumes, to music types, audio objectives, and sonic preferences suggests you should at least consider tube integrated amp, or maybe a hybrid. There’s a very good reason so many die-hard tube fans exist....it’s not just nostalgic foolishness or blind loyalty. I’m guilty of having not heard many of the modern offerings of decent SS integrated amps, but my previous long history with many SS and tube amps has led me down the road to tubes to get that natural detail and warmth with a hear-through holographic character, unrivaled clarity, micro dynamics and deep soundstage that brings me into the venue. Cayin, Raven Audio, Willsenton, Doge, Carver, Reisong, Dared, Muzishare, Yaqin, Prima Luna, Vincent, among others, have excellent options.

There’s some downside with tubes regarding heat, and fairly logical learning curve, but it’s well rewarded. With an SS amp, you get what you get, and hope it’s what you wanted. With a tube amp, rolling a single tube can change the character of the amp, which gives you the ability to tailor the sound exactly to your liking. Though many just set and forget their tubes for years and enjoy what the factory sent. There are legitimate sonic benefits from tubes that many of us just don’t want to go without. Food for thought.

Sound characters important to me are good detail, natural, but can be a bit warm, sound stage, air, and the ability to reporduce the original recording. I invest lots of effort to improve my source, and I am hoping the result will show thorugh the integrated amp I end up getting.

What sound characteristics are most important to you?

Thank you.  I will check them out, and Pass Labs Int 25 has been high on my list, since I could try it with my headphone as well.

Three right off the top,

Hegel H390
Pass Labs Int 60
Pass Labs Int 25 (pure class A single ended only)

Simaudio 600i would be a great choice as well.

All are within, or close to your budget.

Not much other features to consider, for sure no need for DAC, streaming, or phono.  I use server I build as source, have separate DAC already, as well as dedicated network setup for steaming, so the integrated amp I hope to get will just be driving the speakers.

Oh boy, that’s a big box to play in. What, if any, bells and whistles are you looking at? DAC/Streaming, phono, simple inputs, single ended or both? Lots and lots of options.

@deanhead1000,

Thank you for the input.  I have been seriously consider Luxman L590AXII for a while, but curious which Luxman model you would recommend?



@geof3,

Good question, I have not yet set a budget, but would like to keep it under 10K.

Budget is everything?

I went with Luxman, they have both A and AB. My speakers are only 87db efficient,  but can easily get driven to 90+. I listen to everything, but female vocals and Jazz were important to me. There are plenty of great choices, I choose Luxman over others not just for their sound but also their looks and features. My room is 12x16x8. Hope this helps.