Best Integrated amp for under 4k

no... i am not after tubey sound.
actually, just the opposit... i am after fast, clean, transparent sound.

Disclaimer: I am a Xindak dealer.

Eyal_s8,

For the money ($1995 retail(!)), NOTHING I have heard comes close to the performance of the Xindak 6900SE (including separates).

You can see more info here:
http://www.xindakaudio.com/en/products/productinfo.asp?id=6900SE
http://www.bertrandaudio.com/Products/XINDAK/Xindak.htm

Feel free to contact me if you have any specific questions.

Regards...Mike - Father & Son Audio

McIntosh MA6900 - simply magnificent in all aspects, from music to looks. Arthur

try to hunt down a Gryphon int. amp...absolutely the best in that price range!

Krell KAV 300-iL if you want fast, clean, and transparent. The sound is the result of Krell's use of its current-mode gain topology, trickled down from its FBP line of amps and Current Tunnel preamp, in a now fully-balanced preamp section. Basically, you're getting CAST technology between the amp and pre section. Very clean; very low noise floor. Of course, some dislike the Krell sound, but it's certainly not tubelike.