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All-in-one integrated, 10-15K range, class A/B only

For a second system. I want to buy a SS all-in-one integrated. At least 200W in 8ohm.

When I say all-in-one means it has to have DAC built-in (preferable a very nice DAC commensurate to the price point of the system). I would highly prefer a streamer built-in as well.

Am super excited about the new Boulder 866. It seems to be the only one satisfying all the criterion.

Another option could be the Accuphase E-800 with DAC module (but no streaming).
DAG Progression but it crosses 18K without DAC.

Any other options?
I am not interested in anything Class-D. It has to be Class A/B amplifier.

Speakers are TBD as well.


essrand
romney80
150 posts
 
Pass labs-INT 250
Luxman L-509X
Boulder 866
Cannot go wrong with any of those. 

If you want to save money, go for Naim Uniti nova. I have it with aerial acoustics 7T and 2 REL S5/SHO: Love it. 
As people above have mentioned, it depends on speakers. 
austinbob
235 posts
 
Aesthetix is A/B not D. But larger issue is what speakers you want to mate the amp with? The Mimas loves my Vandersteen Treo CTs although I believe it would work with a variety of speakers. Point is match amp to speaker. Finally, consider what you’re buying. Aesthetix says every product they make or have made can still be serviced. How many audio companies can claim that?
essrand OP
297 posts
 
@highend666,

Have you heard the Bladelius? It looks intriguing and the price is right. How do you describe them, in comparison to some other better know brands?
Since I heard an Engstrom amp (the best amp I have heard, ever), I am now enamoured by small Swedish companies, so would like to know more.
highend666
352 posts
 
@essrand ,
  
I have not heard the Bladelius amp yet but one of my friends has one and he use to own a Dan D'Agostino Momentum Integrated amp.  

I can't wait for this amp to come to the USA!
essrand OP
297 posts
 
That's very interesting. Replacing an Dag Momentum integrated with something 1/5th its price. Did he say he liked it better?

Just looked it up, it weighs 60kgs, 60kgs!!
Totally removes it out of consideration, but am still interested in knowing more for sure.
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