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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
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stargazer3
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I think the op is a wind up merchant (as it is called in UK), and has played everyone on this thread.
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jtweed
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@facten The real question is, out of the 3, which one is your favourite? 
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uberwaltz
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@stargazer3


I believe the term you are looking for starts with a w and ends with a r.......
czarivey
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2 geese are flying up the sky
And only one of them is right.
facten
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jtweed

The Ayon is the amp in my 2nd system driving JM Rynaud Offrande Supreme V2s

The Line Magnetic, Finale Audio are in my main system along with Modwright separates - (LS100 tube pre & KWA100SE solid state amp ) , I alternate between each every 2 weeks or so  driving Daedalus Argos V2s. I alternate because I enjoy what each brings vs simply allowing myself only one listening experience. 
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