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Integrated that blew you away

Like most I run separates but am looking to downsize but also upgrade. So for the first time since I decided I wanted as close to a world class system as I could afford, I’m looking at integrated amps.

 

So if you’re a separates guy/gal but heard an integrated that really struck you. Please share. I want to hear all the steamy details. The speakers, the source, the pursed lips and steamy glances.

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boostedis
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@lalitk 

You are spot on with your description of Accuphase! 
 

I’m shocked no one has mentioned Esoteric….

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bgross
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There were two... the Musical Fidelity A1 with a set of JBL 4312s - that was my 1st great amp after coming from a pretty solid Yamaha CA-810 and then about 12 or so years ago I heard a Simaudio Moon i-7 at the headmaster's house where my son was going to school. It blew me away with his ProAc 2.5s. That particular setup was so dialed in that at the time, I'd never heard anything sound great; it humbled my modest setup and was inspiring. Just my experience

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blackbag20
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Sooner or later I will slim down to an integrated ...  Great suggestions above!

May I add Electrocompaniet to the list ....

 

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blackbag20
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@dwest1023 

I would love to hear your rig!!  

avanti1960
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The value leader in amps is the Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum II or III but they have to have the KT120 tubes and a couple NOS 12AX7/ AU7 tubes.  It blew me away many times and sounds better than most amps priced significantly higher. 

Pair it with some dynamic refined speakers 90 db or higher and enjoy the clear, refined, highly atmospheric multi dimensional sound stage.  A real sonic workhorse. 

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