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What is the Best Integrated tube amp you heard

I just want to know what is the best integrated tube amp you have ever heard and with what speakers you were listening to it on.

The Best one I have heard is a Sam Kim Heathkit 151 creation from Sam's Audio Labs in full triode at 7 watts per channel with Altec 604d in cabinets
stevehifi
chazzbo
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Cary version of 805 (I am spacing on it's name).
Chazz
pubul57
3,712 posts
 
Ars Sonum Filoharmonia with Merlin VSMs.
aball
2,018 posts
 
Jadis DA88S with Apertura Tanagra.

Arthur
david12
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Not suprisingly, everyone quotes there own amp, so I will too. My Viva Solista 22 watt 845 SET is the best amp of any sort, I have had in my system and I have used some good integrated amps, Karan K180, lavardin IT included.
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rwbadley
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Interesting, The best I have heard is a 300b SET also through Altec 604D speakers. Tho I am driving with two subs crossed at slightly different crossover points. When all is right, there is really nothing better, at least that I've heard here.

Cheers,

RW
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