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Warm, rich, smooth, 3d tube integrated amp, budget $6000

Hey guys sorry to ask again but now I'm considering a tube integrated for my vienna acoustics haydn grand, atc scm7 and yamaha ns5000. Want something, rich with forward mids.. something 3d sounding.

So far my top contenders are conrad johnson cav 45s2 and prima luna evo 400.  If it doesn't get super hot that would be nice but not mandatory.

Right now I'm using my elekit tu8600 which is a very good amp.. works well with grand haydns but not enough power for ns5k or scm7.

Thanks !

smodtactical

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curtisvill
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I am a broken record on this, but, the integrated tube amp that I am a BIG fan of is the Synthesis Audio A-40 (40-watt, pushpull, KT-66 tube).  It comes with a killer good DAC included

I agree with the above statement. I have a Synthesis Audio A-40 that powers a pair of Audio Note speakers and the sound is just sublime. Feel free to PM me if you would like any additional info. 
john

curtisvill
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I should have specified but I'd really appreciate a pure amp.. no phono/dac etc.

@smodtactical You can bypass the DAC if you already have one, but the DAC in the Synthesis is outstanding. 

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