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which integrated?...

...this question has been asked before, but so what?...lol...i'm looking for a tube/hybrid integrated amp capable of at least 30W/ch, with smooth midrange and tight bass, wide and deep soundstage...price range $2000 (new/used)...other than Pathos One and new Shanling 80 monoblocks (please do comment on these choices as well), what else is there?...thanx
iasi
gunbei
2,327 posts
 
I finally heard the Unison Research Unico at this past CES and it sounded very nice matched with Triangle Zays[?] speakers. The combo was very lively but a bit thin, but that have been due more to the Triangles than the Unico. You might also consider the Rogue Magnum Tempest.
sugarbrie
3,854 posts
 
Blue Circle BC29 hybrid integrated is 90 watts a channel.
6922 tube preamp stage, with solid state power amp stage.

http://www.bluecircle.com/index.php?menu_id=49

Unfortunitely a new one may blow your budget.
fs_audio
148 posts
 
Disclaimer: I am a Xindak dealer.

Iasi...Make sure to look into the Xindak 6800SE ($1695 retail) or 6900SE ($1995 retail).

You can get more details here:
http://www.xindakaudio.com/en/products/productinfo.asp?id=6900SE
http://www.xindakaudio.com/en/products/productinfo.asp?id=6800

Both of these units run in pure class A and are the BEST integrated amps I have ever heard. The only one that I have heard that came close was the VAC Avatar Super which is much more expensive and still does not do some things as well as the Xindak units.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

Best Regards...Mike - Father & Son Audio
eldulcesol
197 posts
 
Audio Aero Prima is a hybrid int at 50 watts. Tube input stage with s.s. output. I am using a Mullard ECC88 tube with a Van den hul ac cord. Works good for me.
s7horton
1,077 posts
 
Stay away from the Pathos. Atleast in my opinion. I've read and heard that the Unison is a great integrated. Anthem makes one as well.
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