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Need Integrated Amp with Moving Coil Input

I am trying to downsize and eliminate s lot of equipment. I have separate amp and preamp Primaluna) and LFD phono stage. I would like to get those three down to just one piece. I have a Harbeth 30.1s and Harbeth P3ESRs. Also Triangle Celius Esw and Dynaudio X12s and Contour 1.1s. Also a pair of AR3As. I like all of my speakers but mainly use the 30.1s. Is there s great integrated amplifier that has a moving coil cartridge input? I am having trouble finding one. A friend recommended Octave and have the MC module installed and that is my best and only recommendation. I like the idea of the Naim with the CD player built in as well and could eliminate my PS audio transport and dac also but it does not have a MC input. Any advice or direction would be great. Thanks.
dylanfan
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infection
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I'm currently using the Octave HP700 pre with the MC module. I know you require an integrated but I thought I'd mention that the phono module is excellent & better than my previous $4k Whest phono stage. 
If you want to go to divorce level Vitus have just released their SIA-030 integrated with optional phono board... 
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dylanfan OP
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The Octave sounds great! I might step up to the V80 but it is quite a jump.
i have PS Audio Direct Stream DAC and PS Audio transport. My turntable is VPI Classic with an Ortofon Cadenza Red MC cartridge.
goose
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What about a used Accuphase?

fasteddie199
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How about McIntosh MA8900 ?
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steveashe
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Just went down the same path as you but we’ve had different experiences with Luxman reliability.  The new ones at least are built like a tank and just ooze quality.   I’m using a Luxman L-507uxii with a Dynavector Dv20x2L / MHDT Orchid DAC and Harbeth 30.1’s.  
I had the L-550axII a few years ago - nice sound but to me seemed to be lacking in the dynamic range department with the Harbeth’s.  Not the L-
507uxii.  I’ve been in this hobby for a long time and for vocals, jazz, acoustic piano and guitar this is a great match.  
I’m with you on simplifying!  
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