Audio Hungaray Qualiton A50i vs LTA Z40+ Integrated


I need help deciding between the Audio Hungaray Qualiton A50i and the LTA Z40+ Integrated Amp. Both seem to be great but I can get the Hungarian for 1k cheaper. I will be using them strictly for music. I plan on powering a pair of Focal Aria 936 K2's and a sealed sub, maybe two. Like everyone else here, I am looking for the best sound quality possible. Thanks

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I will be using ifi Zen Bluetooth adapter for streaming music from my phone.

Ouch!  Why would you do this to either of these wonderful amps?  Tell me you’re streaming Spotify as well.  Ugh.

Soix,

I use Amazon Music HD and Tidal. Can you recommend a good afordable under 1k replacement for the Ifi Zen Adapter?

That was all I could afford at the time

Thank you

 

@bluethinker Im still waiting on the private message. I need all the advice I can get. I can get the Audio Hungary A50i for 1k cheaper.

I run the LTA Z40+ with the NOS Mullard EL34's and it is a stellar integrated, but it is not "warming", to echo the other comments vis-a-vis Raven amp.  It is superior for musical information, more lifelike transients, and a wonderful "lit from within" sound, but it certainly won't work if your speakers need warming, like a more traditional tube sounding amp might bring.  If your speakers are a little warm themselves, it can bring magic that the traditional tube sounding amps cannot due to OPT's.  My Stenheim Alumine 2 SE's are very neutral speakers with perhaps a hint of warmth, and that matches well for me with this amp.