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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
kozka
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Accuphase e480+dac card

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riaa_award_collectors_on_facebook
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So let me get this straight. Because Greg didnt like the E-800 on his 40.2 and Jay didnt like them on his Wilson's....They Suck with everything? Do you have Jay and Greg's ears and taste in music? Do you have their room and associated equipment?? My best advice is dont follow anybody's ears but your own. You can find plenty of people who will give entirely the opposite opinion about that model (or any other) and what conclusion will you draw from that?? Whoever you like better or has a Youtube channel must be right?
essrand OP
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@riaa, Those are the only two data points we have in these preliminary stages of narrowing down choices. Perhaps when you get your E-800 you can give us another opinion that will help make or break Greg/WC's consensus. Until then.....
The dealers have been hyping the E-800 so much and I was thinking of buying one to try, and then to hear sobering assessments of it from experienced audiophiles is clearly a shock and raison d'etre for forums like this to exist.

@kren006, yes he does clearly state he likes 590AXII better in one of his posts.

@rdoc Thank you so much for posting your experience and affirming what I have in mind. I know this might be asking a lot but any chance you would be able to post a youtube video of your system playing.
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stargazer3
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At least audition the Hegel h590, it may surprise you...
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Actually your wrong. There was a full at length discussion on AudioAfficionado about people’s experience with the E-800. GREG didnt know if he liked it or not at 250 Hours. At 400 Hours his opinion changed to a positive one....then he ditched it. Another E-800 owner chimed in to say he loved his and he preferred it MUCH more than his 590AXII. I believe the Moderator deleted these posts cause he sells the line. Ive already had the E-800 and flipped it. Accuphase doesnt excel at what I listen to which is the harder stuff. I also dont have The British Monitor type’s of speakers that works best with Accuphase. The poster above conveniently only used the comparisons he wanted to...to fuel his Luxman "Fanboy" posts. Well JAY just listed his Top 5 Fave Amps on Youtube...and LUXMAN wasn't included on the list. Guess you should switch brands now huh??

 There are MANY Youtube Vids with Accuphase products and they sound wonderful with the right speakers and music. Unfortunately there are some people that dont do the proper matching of Amps/Speakers etc...they report their findings/conclusions and then the "followers" take it as Gospel and poison the well (And other threads) with their misguided information. Its very unfortunate and this ignorance doesnt serve the hobby. Do your own homework and you will probably come out with different results.



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