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Looking for a hybrid integrated to do it all!

Hi everyone, I'm sure this request will draw some ire from the "separates only" crowd but here goes! I'm looking to transition my separate preamp/DAC/amp stack to a more minimalist setup fairly soon but have had some trouble turning up possible components. Here are my rough requirements:

  • Needs to be a hybrid tube/SS design as I like the tube sound too much to let go
  • Needs to have a high quality integrated DAC
  • Should be well built and competently designed with good components
  • Has to output a decent amount of current (around 100wpc @ 4 ohms)
  • This is subjective but it needs to be aesthetically pleasing
  • Bonus points if it has a high quality integrated phono stage (not a must since I'm willing to go separate on this)
  • Bonus points if it has a remote
Pretty much the only option I've found so far that checks all the boxes is the Heaven11 Billie. If anyone has any suggestions of other products to look into that are like this, definitely let me know! For what its worth, I will be using this with a pair of Dynaudio Contour 20s and my budget is no more than $2500 (but I would consider used gear as well). Thanks!
primarist
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hilde45
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He says his budget is no more than $2500 and folks are suggesting a $19000 Vinnie unit? 
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akgwhiz
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Below your budget is the already mentioned Rogue Sphinx.  I run one and find it more pleasing than my older NAD ss.  Has the tube pre amp and Hypex class D amplification.  Rogue's Pharoe amp is also tube and Hypex D but (directly from Rogue) uses a different topology.  It "integrates" class A in the Hypex circuits.  Beyond my pay grade, but I'd love to know if Gon crowd can comment on audible differences and character.  It's around your budget.  Plenty of power. 
tave5
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Check out the Lector VM 200.   100 wpc with the first 20 in class A.  No current limiters or couple capacitors in the signal path.  It easily drives difficult speakers and I’m considering it for my ESL Solutions refurbished Quad 57s.   It’s a True Hybrid Tube/Mosfet design.  This amp truly gives you the best of both worlds. 
bassdude
497 posts
 
Here’s a couple of videos which may be helpful... they both have a "tubey" sound... and they aren’t too far above your budget, if you find them used on Audiogon, or USAudiomart, or Ebay.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSwFRY6cWWA&t=0s
What System for <$5000...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzK4U8pPqOY
Hegel vs McIntosh...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NjXfzGoEdI&t=114s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2E8ExBUC64c

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ohq1of7Y8g&t=132s

One of these would be my choice - They both sound great!
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