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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
arro222
142 posts
 
I am surprised no one has mentioned the Constellation series integrated amps.
Purported by some to be one of the finest sounding integrated amps out there. Within your 10-15K criteria.

http://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/constellation-inspiration-integrated-10/
freediver
1,219 posts
 
Well yesterday I had the chance to sit in the sweet spot between Harbeth M40.2 speakers driven by Hegel H590,cabled completely with some expensive Cardas cables in a dedicated room 20'x16'x10'..I'm sorry folks but my KT88 Cayin has more body,better defined imaging & WAYYY better staging,reaching deeper & farther outside the speakers...The SS rig just never disappeared the way my M30.1's do..
essrand OP
297 posts
 
@arro222 , it's not mentioned because it has no DAC/streamer built-in. 

@freediver , yes for me SS typically beats tubes almost always at a far lower cost, but for a second system I would like to try SS for its other benefits. But thanks for the info on the H590.
ebm
9,311 posts
 
For 15k get separates amp and preamp.HELLO!!
essrand OP
297 posts
 
@ebm
are you just trolling as usual? Or can you find me an dac+streamer+amp+preamp+2 ICs +3 PCs under 15k retail that would beat a Boulder 866?
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