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

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?

@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.

@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!

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.

Hi guys,

I’ve had many integrated amps here or passing through during recent years incl. Dartzeel NHB-18NS, Gryphon Diablo 300, Mark Levinson 585, McIntosh MA8000 and more.

The one’s who’s managed to hold their ground over time are the Ayre AX-5 Twenty, Boulder 866, Ypsilon Phaethon and Accuphase E-480 within this price range operating in class A/B. All different, but at the very top in terms of performance, build quality and support from the professionals behind them.

We’re also carrying Aesthetix (where the Mimas is great but not on par with the alternatives mentioned above). Pass is moving in as well, but they do not offer any integrated DAC and/or streaming options for their amps.

I’m happy to answer any specific questions regarding any of them.

/ Marcus, www.perfect-sense.se