Best Integrated, period.

I believe you are correct, Doctor. Jadis and Pierre Gabriel appear to have parted ways. From what one of the principals told me, the company's intention was to be represented in North America by he and his brother, along with one additional, unnamed person. They're looking to set up a dealer network, but the language issue has been an impediment. The current retail price would come in at approximately $14K.

We both use the same small tube complement in the Jadis DA60, 7316 in the front and Sylvania Triple Mica Blackplate 5751 drivers. While you're running KT88, I like the JJ E34L in this amp. Of late, I'm curious to take a spin with the newly released JJ big bottle 6CA7, though I'm not exactly lacking on the low end.

It's funny to see all of the mediocre integrated amplifier suggestions in this thread. So far, despite all the equipment I've had or been around, integrated or not, nothing has provided me with as much enjoyment as the Jadis DA60. Not even close.

What do you think of the DA30 versus DA60 assuming 30 watts is more than sufficient to drive a speaker?

Paul, I'm hoping to make it down to the Baltimore area in two weeks for a benefit in the name of my dearly departed friend, John Potis. Perhaps, I can bring both the DA30 and DA60 down with me, and we can get together for a comparison on your speakers?

That would be delightful if we could arrange it.

I don't know if it's the best, but the Valve Audio Predator with upgraded tubes is a piece of art. The remote alone is worth buying it for, (solid milled aluminum), however the music with a distinct tube mid-range and 200W to back it up is unbelievably good for the money. Not to mention the owner, Hans Schalk will help you solve problems.

I know there are more expensive, but you could run this with speakers in the $10K range easily, and not feel compromised. Hybrids, up until this experience were always too solid state, this is much different..