I am using my 866 driving Magnepan 1.7i's with a pair of REL Carbon Limited subs. They blend together seamlessly. I have had several audiophiles over to listen extensively. Non of them could hear any discontinuity between the Maggies and the REL's. Being fed by a Rockna Wavedream Signature Balanced dac connected via I2S HDMI to the Rockna Wavedream NET, the sound is magnificent! It is by far the best that I have had in about 50 years as an audiophile. These comments have been echoed by the numerous listeners to my system with most shaking their head in disbelief of the beauty of the sound.
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.
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.
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Scratch that - a super integrated like the below fits all your requirements. https://www.musicalfidelity.com/products/encore/m6-encore-225 |
@ghasley I'm getting ready to rebuilid my system after a move. I may rebuild with ARC Ref (again, again). But, I'm strongly considering the Gryphon Diablo 300. I had the Boulder 865 before and found it a bit dry/white, too. What where the pros and cons between the Gryphon 300 and the Boulder 866? Thanks! |
I suggest you view the U-Tube Jays Audio Lab. Accuphase E-800 is it any good? He really pans the integrated. In fact he stated the Luxman 590 out performed it. Axiss Distribution the company that imports Accuphase prices the line way too high. Said the E-800 should be between 12-14K at the most. Also if you don't have highly efficient speakers it runs out of gas. |
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