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Recommendations for modern integrated with tone & balance controls other than Mcintosh

The "purist" approach is no longer viable for me due to recent hearing loss, and I'd also like to simplify my tube separates which consist of preamp, power supply, and pair of mono amps.
 Budget up to 10K. But, of course,  I also could just go with a Schiit Loki for $149 bux and keep feeding my tube gear. :) Thanks in advance for any suggestions.


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thx_golfer
10 posts
 
SimAudio ACE punches way above its weight in features and sound quality.
glupson
7,842 posts
 
"I keep thinking how elegantly simple my rig would be with a lovely integrated, a turntable, and a music server, instead of the array of mostly black boxes..."

It is refreshing, indeed. I am there.

For whatever reason, Luxman has not released server/streamer. That would make it even simpler.

I have heard rumors that Luxman amplifiers have been hard to locate lately. I am not sure if that is correct, or not.
jperry
2,430 posts
 
Luxman

jrbirdman333
105 posts
 
Recently got the Luxman L-509x. It is fabulous. No listening fatigue at all. Smooth, crisp and powerful. It is powering Dyn 60i speakers through Cardas cables. I love my new amp. 
ps OP
740 posts
 
@dekay 

You, sir, are tuned into where I am now at.  Yes, I still use and love my MFA gear. And to be clear it's not only Bruce Moore but Scott Frankland.  Scott has been the one who has maintained and upgraded my Lumi and M120 mono amps for many years.  I may very well decide to get the Loki, roll a few tubes, and declare "Winner!"  

I must remind myself that sometimes idle Covid lockdown thoughts can make for idle minds.  :)




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