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cost no object integrated amps

folks,
what are some cost no object  , no compromise super integrated amps that rivals separates. would love to hear some thoughts, ownership experience and which ones must be considered in the shopping list.may be in 30k to 60k price range
 some of them which come to my mind are

1. dan d'agostino momentum
2. audionet HUMBOLDT
3. soulution 530
4. dartzeel CTH-8550
5. ch precision I1
6. vitus SIA 30

feel free to add or suggest any other ones. or if someone can comment on each of these or rank in the order of preference with their reasoning.
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ryder
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At more down-to-earth prices, you may consider the top-of-the-range Luxman integrateds

L-509X (Class AB)
L-590AXII (Class A)

I have the 590AXII and it’s marvellous. It’s so good that I’ve upgraded all my cables to premium ones(power cords, interconnects and speaker cables) and the Luxman keeps giving.
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thieliste
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The best one by a wide margin is the Audionet Humboldt and i have heard the Vitus SIA-030, CH Precision I1, Dartzeel CTH-8550, Gryphon Diablo 300 and T+A PA 3100 HV.
You get 90% of Stern-Heisenberg combo with the Humboldt.
rshad0000
269 posts
 
Thieliste,

Interesting on the Humboldt.   I heard the Stern connected to a gryphon colosseum on Vivid GiyaS and thought the sound was incredible.  Actually preferred the audionet to the Gryphon pre.    What speakers did you hear the Humboldt on?

Thanks
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thieliste
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@rshad0000  YG Hailey 2.2 and Dynaudio Confidence 50.The best combo was with the Hailey 2.2s at least for my taste.I'm seriously considering the Humboldt that's why i auditioned most top integrated available.This is the best route if you want separates performance without the hassle of many boxes and the extra cost of more cables and racks.
I'd rather put more money on speakers and source.Since i live in Europe the Humboldt is more reasonably priced for us.Cheers
rshad0000
269 posts
 
Yes, it’s pretty expensive here.  I believe it’s $40k.   My issue is a lack of space so I may have to go and listen to one at some point.  Thx
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