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recommend PRAT Integrated amplifiers (not Naim)

what are some modern integrated amps in the 5-10k range that offer a heavy dose of PRAT

not seeking anything Naim

for some frame of reference, was recently recommended Rega Aethos and Hegel H590...neither had the PRAT of my NAD C298 power amp (which is not an ntegrated and had some harshness to it)

please and thanks

Is the Yamaha A-S3200 or Bryston B135 known for PRAT?  Simaudio maybe?

 

 

 

 

audiocanada
jafant
18,804 posts
 

AYRE.

 

Happy Listening!

stuartk
2,335 posts
 

@audiocanada 

​​​​​​I'm mystified by your assertion about Hegel.

My H390 has PRaT in spades. It's one of its most evident attributes.

 

 

 

 

loomisjohnson
1,903 posts
 

for whatever reason, whenever i hear the term PRaT i think of british integrateds like rega, creek or musical fidelity, which are generally not the most powerful or best-spec'd, but have that certain jump factor...

cundare2
189 posts
 

Yes, +1, +1, +1 for Ayre. Anybody who is considering a Hegel H590 or H600 must at least give a listen to the Ayre EX-8 V2.

 

 

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audphile1
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CODA CSiB gets rave reviews and is Class A biased for the first 18 watts. Looks like a nice integrated  

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650070791-coda-csib-integrated-amplifier-warranty-until-feb-2028-excellent/

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