All in One amp up to $7k


Hi, needed some advice.
Looking for an all in one amplifier- including streaming. Had earlier settled on and bought a Hegel 590 - but could not ship it to Dubai from the US, sold it to a friend of mine. 

Any recommendations? In the $5k-$7k range? At least 150w into 8 Ohms.

I had looked at Gold Note- but not completely sure. PS Audio Stellar Strata MK2 fits the bill though not sure how good it is. 

Also though I didn’t listen to the Hegel H590 I have this feeling that it would have been awesome.

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@chenry thank you for the suggestion I never knew till your post that JBL made amps. Love all the tech in it, but I am not particularly fond of vintage looks. Will look at Arcam.

@drrsutliff interesting recommendation. they have been causing a rage recently on the net. Will surely look this up.

@dokosan have always admired Simaudio. Listened to their inception story on a podcast last and this year and have always wanted to listen. will keep a look out for the 2 things that you mention though it will be one piece more than I need.

@dxbwineguy ,if the small Vincent rocks your speakers,why do you need a minimum of 150wpc.as you stated in your OP?
 Look at the SimAudio Neo Ace, a superb all in 1 solution that offers everything you are looking for except the massive power...

@dxbwineguy Too bad about the Hegel H590, as I believe you would've been absolutely blown away by it!!!  I use the Hegel H590 as an amp/preamp only.  I use a separate outboard DAC.  I strongly believe that the Hegel H590/H600 are one of the greatest values in high end audio.  Happy listening.