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???What's The LEAST Expensive "End Game"Amplifier You've Ever Heard???

Pretty simple question..
While I’m sure the "No Such Thing" crowd will make sure they represent,I’m not interested in their rhetoric..
I am however,most interested to hear from those who have heard integrated amplifiers they could get off the merry go round with,ESPECIALLY if it was on the more budget end of cost..For myself it would have to be the Sugden A21SE but that was 2 years ago,before the cost climbed to $4000.00......
Thanks for participating..

freediver
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glennewdick
1,667 posts
 

Tride labs 2A3 mono blocks, with the right speakers they are sublime. 

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waltersalas
952 posts
 

+1 on the Synthesis integrated amps, the A40 or A100.

I've had a ton of amps, both integrateds and separates, and the Synthesis has ended my in interest in finding anything "better." The onboard DAC is also very capable, although I will admit that my Lampizator Horizon is on another level, as it should be given the discrepancy in price. Together, they are just incredible.

 

 

 

kennyc
1,472 posts
 

Hegel H369/390 if paired with Harbeth.

Aesthetix Mimas for full range, its optional DAC and phono cards are sonically fantastic high value for an integrated.  

lanx0003
828 posts
 

The Parasound A23 is certainly not an end-game amplifier. None of us likely have enough exposure or information to confidently declare any piece of equipment as truly "end-game." However, I've owned the A23 for years and have never considered switching, even though I've retired my DAC six times.

doni
355 posts
 

A few I’m really happy with:  Moonriver 404R, Sugden A21 SE, Naim Nait 50.

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