My Triad of Integrateds

Whenever someone says they are looking for an integrated, I think they should try brands:

Because I hear them as quite different sounding. What about you? Is there a constellation of integrateds you think buyers should experience?

erik_squires07-12-2019 3:50pm

dbphd Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,633 posts 07-12-2019 at 05:05pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I bought a Ayre A7e to use with KEF LS50s in a secondary setup in which the source is Roon via a microRendu/Ayre Codex. I've been very impressed with this little integrated bought used for about $1500. It has the same sense of refinement I enjoy with the Ayre 5/Twenty digital hub, preamp, and amp I use with KEF Ref 1s in my primary setup. That secondary setup is very satisfying and really all I need. db
thyname Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,107 posts 07-12-2019 at 05:40pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Totally agree on Luxman, Ayre, and Pass Labs Int line for Integrated. Not so much for Arcam. Another brand if you can afford it to check out Integrated: Vitus
ghasley Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,544 posts 07-12-2019 at 05:58pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Depends on desired budget and topology (tube vs SS) and speaker choice. There are alot of great choices up and down the food chain.