My Triad of Integrateds


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

  • Luxman
  • Pass
  • Ayre
  • Arcam (actually a lot like Ayre to my ears)


Because I hear them as quite different sounding. What about you? Is there a constellation of integrateds you think buyers should experience?
erik_squires
@tmhaudio , The Maestro is simply on of the best integrateds out there, you, as a business insider, by now definitely know it. At least it’s definitely much better compared with the pieces offered here imo. In a word, Jim, you definitely need a shill to promote this brand 😂, given the natural non-curiosity of our fellow audiophile citizens 😎, otherwise one crappiest review but written in the US could do the curiosity thing.
BTW, their Airtech Air cables are really good.
@hasmarto A US review of Maestro Anniversary coming - and LOTS of VERY positive Euro reviews on AA website. The Maestro is truly amazing - combining the speed, power/control of solid state with the rich midrange tonal vividness of a 300B SET that passed thru our door many moons ago. Interesting you mention the AirTech "Air" series cables. My first order included the "Air" Power Cord - OCC copper w/Rhodium connectors, Cryo and Demagnetized ala Furutech’s "alpha" process. Compared to the Neotech "Sahara" OCC copper ribbons w/Rhodium connectors, the AirTech was more transparent, detailed, neutral with a faster PRAT. From your comments, I assume the "Air" series interconnects and speaker cables have a similar sound?Our formal Press Release coming later this week - just awaiting some tech feedback.Thanks again for your positive comments on Audio Analogue.
@hasmarto 

@tmhaudio 

You guys really should get a room. LOL.  Jokes aside, consider starting a thread and not hijack a thread that asked people to name a triad of integrateds.
@ghasley , honestly didn’t know folks could get upset from learning about one new good but unknown piece, and I highly doubt I did “hijack” the OP’s thread by naming this particular  brand. Now I have to add two more brands to be forgiven... oh no... just remembered had the Luxman in ‘09 (sucked), had a latest BAT hybrid right before I got the Maestro, also sucked (Bat separates I have in my main system are great).) how’s that for a triad😂?
@hasmarto 

I'm sorry if you mistook my comments for upset, I am not nor would I have a right to be, its not my thread. Just thought it might be courteous to the OP to start another thread that focuses on your Audio Analogue love. That's all.

So, your triad of integrated amplifiers that you would recommend is still incomplete unless all three are AA. Have a great day.