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Help choosing integrated

I'm currently shopping for an integrated amp for my main system. Got a few integrated amps on my mind. Since I haven't had a chance to audition all of them so I would like to learn from your experience and get your input before making the final decision. Here is my short list (all used):

Gryphon Diablo
Vitus RI-100
GamuT Di150
MBL 7008a

The rest of my system includes:
MacBook Pro/Audirvana
Anticables 3.1 USB cable
Hegel HD 25 DAC
Focal Diva Utopia Be
Synergistic Research Tungsten Interconnects
Triode Wire Lab Speaker Cables 

Thanks in advance for your feedback!
jjue
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pdreher
1,208 posts
 
Ditto Waltersalas recommendation on a quality tube integrated (Leben, VAC and Line Magnetic are good choices).  If tubes aren't an option, I'd be looking at class A solid state amps from Accuphase and Luxman.  The Gryphon is also a great option, but I don't know if they have a decent service network in NA.
jjue OP
103 posts
 
Thank you all for your feedback!! I pulled the trigger on the Vitus :) Will keep you posted on my impression. 
discgolfer123
7 posts
 
Second the Accuphase class A amps.


dguitarnut
136 posts
 
I love my Pass Int-60.  Class A for the first 30 wattts then goes to B.   
Heat output is moderate to low, nice remote, and exceptional build and looks.
And at 6-7 K it's reasonable for what you get.
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passet02
267 posts
 
If you like tubes ? Try the Ming Da 368  intergraded  KT 120 or KT150 . The money you saved put a deposit a Mercedes AMG Gt, and still have some change left over.
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