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Hello All,

I'm on a search for a very specific type of integrated. I am upgrading my system from the top of the stream down. I go all digital / Lossless quality or higher so the logical start was with the DAC. I just received my Yggdrasil which I absolutely LOVE and feel that I got a much better value than I was expecting (even with all the praise online it met and exceeded my expectations).

My quest continues with the integrated. I am looking for a company that spends very little on marketing and works to move as much of the value for the money to the product itself. Very high value is important to me, I want to get value above the price and I don't want to pay for anything I don't need (such as a built-in DAC as I already have one). The more musical and the higher the clarity the better. My short list is pretty short- the SimAudio Moon 600i and Ayre's integrated.  Some other factors are below. I typically buy new but I'm open to a good value in a used product as well.

Budget (only for the integrated): $8K+/-
Music preference: classical, light rock, pop
End speakers:  It is between Accoustic Zen Crescendo / Vandy Quatros / Wilson Sophias / Revel Salon Ultimas 
Power: 150 WPC+ into 8 ohm

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rfagon
44 posts
 
Jeff Rowland Concentra 2 would be an excellent choice. True, service is limited to JRDG in Colorado, or a couple of repair shops in NY, but with the build quality of JR electronics, shouldn't be an issue. JR himself services the older units. Concentra 2s were built between 2001- 2004 (if you want more background info about JR products, go to HiFiadvice.com).
Some of the esoteric names recommended in this thread probably face the same issues related to limited service. Many haven't been around as long as Jeff Rowland.
You might also consider a Bryston integrated amp along with the many excellent suggestions above.
mrmanisundaram
84 posts
 
Have u checked out the  NuPrime IDA 16?
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jafant
20,522 posts
 
Very nice! arsh
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pfglhe
10 posts
 
The CODA CSiB seems to meet all the criteria in your original post.  Built by a company of seasoned veterans in amplifier design.  They spend absolutely nothing on hype or advertising. Their products are built to last. The CSIB has more than enough power to drive any speaker you may decide on. And in my opinion  Will sound as good or better than anything mentioned above in this post. I believe it is quite a bargain at $6000. An integrated amp to seriously consider!
stewart0722
184 posts
 
As you look at bang for buck propositions, you've got to calculate the differential between the companies referenced that do no advertising, put all the money in the piece etc......with:  what sort of following do those brands command, so what is the potential resale if you decide to move on in say 2 or 3 years.......will your added value wash away because noone wants the piece when you decide to sell it......

In that regard, another candidate you should include is the Audio Research VSI75, which lists for 8500.00

You should be able to purchase it for 7K or less if you shop several
reputable dealers.....

I owned the predecessor, VSI60 and wish I had it back.....
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