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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.
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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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Thanks steveashe. Yeah the 505U did not sound very good compared to my tubes with the Harbeth and then one of the channels went out. I had it repaired and sold it. Maybe a fluke. I will look at the 507uxii. I really want a simple setup that sounds good. Luxman is definitely on my radar as is the Octave V110se or V80se.

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fasteddie199 I have tried the 7900 and it just sounded blah to me. I love the looks and always enticed by the meters etc. but have got rid of every piece I got. Just did not sound good to me.
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steveashe
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I had an LFD NCSE that was great with the Harbeths as well.  But you’ll need both a dac and phono stage.  And it doesn’t have a remote control :-(.  Beautiful boutique integrated though.


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Who carries Luxman in the USA? I see Music Direct. The ones on Ebay are all from Japan and I think there is a difference with power supply or something. I need a USA compatible version.
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