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Integrateds: Why do they all SUCK?

I’m trying to find a HIGH QUALITY integrated that has:
1. A no-corners-cut real class A - A/B power stage.
2. A real, high quality analog preamp line stage.
3. A good phono stage.

Aside from a few very high end products, the above described integrateds seem not to exist. Why can’t I find a quality integrated? Do we just have to accept having a pile of boxes?
madavid0
dill
2,517 posts
 
Looks like he is new to analogue, me thinks he might need some "learn'n".
https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/cartridges-complete-scam
jim204
881 posts
 
You know the original question is so banal that it doesn't even deserve to be answered. Go back under your bridge please.
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droleg
134 posts
 
+1jim.  Don't enable him.
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mapman
22,172 posts
 
What are your thoughts on Bel Canto c5i?   I have one and think its the bees knees.  
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kclone
679 posts
 
I am done with separates, at least I think so.  I am getting very enjoyable sound from integrated amps.  I see no need to add boxes when an integrated works great for me. 
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