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Integrated brand choice -- Simaudio, Hegel or Mark Levinson?

Narrowed down my integrated brand choice to these three.  Looking to spend $7-8k (used or new).  These will power Focal Electra 1028be's for now, with a possible upgrade to something else next year.
I'm familiar with Simaudio, but haven't heard/owned the Hegel or Mark Levinson.
Opening the floodgates for your opinions...
strojo
jp-2213
43 posts
 
If tubes are an option:
 Aesthetix Mimas
MAC mc 352
Modwrights new INT

If SS only, in the past I own a Luxman 509x....killer!

best,
JP
rsf507
2,253 posts
 
Anything BUT mac! Sorry haven't heard a mac I've liked.
nyaudio98
420 posts
 
Jeff rowland integrated around 8k
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stereo5
6,291 posts
 
@rsf507,

”anything but Mac”.  I’m confused, is it you or the OP who is buying?  If it’s the OP then you do him/her a big disservice by stating that. The person should try to look at all brands in his price range.  Just because you don’t like Mac doesn’t mean he won’t.   The person is purchasing for their taste, not yours. 
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jaulbrich
22 posts
 

Mac is Midfi.  Rounds or smooth the sound.  Music is not smooth or round.

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