Best Integrated Amp, Price no obstacle?

Thanks Philnyc; I spent some time on Blue Circle's website, and will read that review you linked for us.

Ellery 911; I note that a coming issue of HiFi+, #41, promises a review of the Bryston B-100 SST Integrated. I generally find that mag's reviews very worthwhile.

thanks for the heads up Panderso :o)

Audio Note Ongaku, followed by the Nagra and the Concerto integrated as well as Mac 2275. Comming soon Gryphon Diabolo.

Panderso, have you since had the chance to hear the i-7? I'd be very curious to hear your impressions as I am seriously considering moving from the i-5 to the i-7.

No, according to my local dealer there was a further production delay, now expected within another month or so.

In the meantime I took another listen to the I-5 with my new speakers, Reference 3a Veenas. The I-5 sounded better than ever, and more than sufficiently powerful for these moderately sensitive speakers, rated 89db. For me therefore, the I-7 will be of more interest for the prospect of refinement of the preamp stage than for the increased wattage.