smallest highend manuf.of intergrated amp

The Mistral Itegrated strikes a very slim profile. It's about 3" tall on its feet. I have really enjoyed mine for the last few months. You can get 'em used for about 650ish. Very nice little amp. Sweet and musical.

or get one with a plug for an IR remote receptor on a cable and hide the main unit

Half-size Goliath killer high-end gear designed and built in the U.K.: CYRUS

http://www.cyrusaudio.com

Google the line-up and reviews. Highly recommended 

Take a look at the Rega Brio-R.  I have one in my office setup with the DAC-R, Apollo-R, and a pair of Harbeth P3ESRs.  It sounds excellent.  Read the write-up in TONE Audio about the Brio-R.

@miner42  @akg_ca  You guys realize this is a thread started in 2002.