Integrated amp under $5k

Sansui AU-919 is by far one of my favorite Integrated amps. Don’t tell me about amps that ARE NOT integrated amps. I have plenty of pieces in my collection that fall below $5k, NAD , Audionics, Audire, Phase Linear and more. The AU-919 is one of the most understated integrated amps ever. Slew rate, rise time, band width and more, very few amps have approached the performance of Sansui’s 1990’s standards.

Tight, dynamic, solid and quiet. From silence to dramatic and from distance to presence, very few pieces I’ve heard can match this performance level. Does it drive a 4 ohm load like my Marantz PM-500DC? (another fav) No, but it will shake the neighbors dishes when the 1812 overture cannons fire.

NOT ICE/Hypex but a unique & wonderful Class D from Merus Infineon,the $1500.00 Creek 4040a...
“The 40th anniversary 4040 A integrated amplifier will suit the most demanding applications. Whether used in a domestic audio or desktop system, the feature-rich 4040 A is simple to use, yet luxurious in operation. Created to provide a totally immersive high-end experience”

https://www.creekaudio.com/products/integrated-amplifiers/4040-a/#:~:text=%E2%80%9CThe%2040th%20anniversary,when%20not%20required.

Hi everyone 

I went with the Peachtree Carina 300.  Lightly used (or not at all) from a recent direct purchase for $900 so not a big risk.  Thx for all the reccos. 

@aj523 Did you get the Gloss Ebony Mocha finish which I find ABSOLUTELY stunning?

Hey @aj523 What happened to your Luxman? When did you hook your system back up?