Integrated suggestions
Hi all, for personal reasons I need to sell my $17k tube integrated & would have to replace it with something much cheaper - around $4k, maybe $5k...
I only mention the price of my current amp so you're familiar with the level of performance to which I am accustomed.
It would need to have at least one balanced input, line only is fine, at least 30W PC, any class is OK as long as it offers exceptional performance for its price point! Tube or SS. Capability to run 4ohm speakers.
Any suggestions...?
I know there are many but you guys may suggest something I may not consider.
Thanks.
@rmdmoore I have the PH9.0X with Tesla tubes & silver umbilical. Fantastic phono stage & i suspect my last. @lak Which one falls within the budget...? Never heard of Circle Labs before. Not considered McIntosh or Accuphase. Still not sure about Hegel; has modules I don't need & as I've mentioned before they don't look appealing! Thank you all, there are plenty of viable options. I suppose the next step is a shortlist but even then it's impossible to try all the ones of interest at home. |
Current owner of both Hegel H390 and 590. One is going down the road. Both are fantastic and in your price range. Short list of replacements I plan on trying include Modwright 225, LTA Z40, Jeff Rowland continum, Gato. Currently switching between Magnepan.7 and Harbeth super HL5. Really happy with what I’ve got, but still have an itch I need to scratch. |
+1 for either the Coda CSiB or the Krell 300i. I have had both and both are outstanding integrated amps. Which you would prefer would be personal preference. Also has the Primaluma Evo 400 integrated, really nice but not quite the same level as the Coda or Krell. CSiB had a great Pre using the XLR outs. Great buy if you can find one used. |
I just traded in my Esoteric F-07 for the new Michi x3, Series 2 that includes their new 8-Channel ESS SABRE ES9028PRO DAC (you can still use an external DAC).
I have had several previous integrated SS (Musical Fidelity, Rotel, McIntosh hybrid), Class D (Primare), and Tube amps (Prima Luna, Modwright, Cary) and this by far has been the best sounding paired with my B&W 805s. The bass is so much more prevalent that I no longer use my REL sub. Build solid, almost Apple like in its appearance and packaging, and seems to weigh more than its 64 lbs. Pricing is about $5,700 which I would say is under priced compared to integrates of similar quality and specs. |
