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Ok, I have been building great sounding systems for about 40 years.  Some were modest cost a few were built with some very expensive exclusuve high end brands but all of them were very musical  and enjoyable to listen to.  I have just retired this January and I would like simplfy my system so I am looking for a quality integrated.  However this integrated must have a quality mc phono section and a very high quality built in headphone amp. SS or tube doesn't really matter.  Budget will be determined if there is a acceptable product.  Does this product exist? 
bobheinatz
glupson
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Try Luxman. Class A is great, but do not underestimate their regular offerings. They certainly are worth a listen. Not to mention, if you have been in this for 40 years, you might have had something that looked like Luxman when you were younger. It may not influence the sound, but, at least for me, it influences overall experience.

Accupahse is another one, and McIntosh yet another one. I preferred their sound in that order (Luxman-Accuphase- not really liked McIntosh but many people do so I would not dismiss it).

Let us know, once you decide.
marsrecords
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i just scored a mint used MA-7000 mac integrated its exatcly what you need 
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jnovak
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They say "once you have mac, you never go back"! Joe
marktomaras
544 posts
 
Have you considered a Devialet Expert Pro?
glupson
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Seeing "once you have mac, you never go back" mentioned a few times in one thread, one cannot but wonder if it is better never to have one. It leaves the door open instead of closing it forever.

It does not say why people do not leave McIntosh. Sound must be acceptable, but so are many many more and it is hard to imagine that none of them is ever worth switching to. Maybe something along the lines of the other MacIntosh fan-club. Looks? Coolness factor?

Be it what it is, it seems like a candidate for your requirements.
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