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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
jahatl513
119 posts
 
MadavidO: This may not meet your exact, but a powerful and amazing Control Amp
https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis8e1gi-conrad-johnson-ca200-stereo-integrated-amplifier-ca-200-1...

https://positive-feedback.com/Issue32/cj_ca200.htm

roxy54's avatar
roxy54
8,032 posts
 
I'm surprised that so many members are responding to this stupid question.
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audioman58
4,195 posts
 
That is Totally wrong !!  Pass labs integrated ,
Gryphon Audio,FM Acoustics , Ensemble sudio, Accuphase, 
Mcintosh, Mark Levenson, and there are much more High quality integrated out there.
If you have the money $10k and up retail  they can equal and best many seperates out there, less cables more direct less conversion circuitry up to 90lbs.
nealkot
25 posts
 
Hey everyone.... I’m Neal... first post here. I get the daily emails about the forum and I clicked on this one because I love my Belles Soloist One and thought the question was pretty ridiculous...Looks like a lot of you do too.... anyway, great to be on the forum. Sorry roxy54....I agree with you and I posted anyway.....
marsrecords
24 posts
 
Here ya go .. I own one and it's the best amp setup I have ever owned 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkXmGdoIkwU
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