What is the Best Integrated tube amp you heard

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.

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

Kondo Ongaku (with NOS tubes).

I've had the pleasure of owning some really great integrated amps, including the VAC Phi Beta. My favorite though, has been the New Audio Frontiers 845 SE, which I regrettably sold, as my Reynaud Offrandes were not completely SET compatible.

Currently, I'm enjoying a humble Eico HF-81 with my Green Mountain Audio EOS HDs. While not as sonically spectacular as the 845 SE, it is totally non-fatiguing, and possibly the most musical sounding amp that I have had come through my system (there have been dozens).

Coincidentally, I have the Eico with Sam Kim at present, awaiting modification. I had a soft popping sound in one channel, which I suspected may have been due to a bad cap. Sam strongly recommended a modification to his 7 wpc triode design, as with your Heathkit amp. I was at first reluctant, but on the strength of his explanations, as well as the few rave reviews I have been able to find, we're going to give it a try. I'll know if I have a new king of the hill in about 6 weeks.

The VAC Phi Beta is the best integrated I have in my system. I don't know if it still in production. It is worth checking out before you buy anything.