Integrated Amp - Looking to replace my amp & pre

I agree with dawgcatching. I've owned both the Graaf GM50B tube integrated and the Ensemble Fuoco hybrid, and have had pretty spectacular results with both. The key for me was to find components that had lots of system synergy, and that takes lots of trial and error (read: expensive).

My best combination to date was the Graaf GM50B integrated Driving ProAc D25, with REL Strata III sub and Meridian G08 CD player. Juicy, punchy.... ahhhhhhhh.

I don't think these have been mentioned yet:

> Audionet SAM V2

> Ayre AX-7e

> Cayin A-300B

> LSA Standard

> Simaudio Moon i-7

> Plinius 9200

> NAD T 785

> MBL 7008

> Meridian G51

> Magnum Dynalab MD309

> Classe CAP-2100

> Blue Circle BmPH

> Chord CPM 2600

> Balanced Audio Technology (BAT) VK 300-x

> PS Audio Gcc-500

> YBA Passion 300

I switched from VTL TL7.5pre + Spectron Musician IIISE to APL UA-S1, I have never been happier, its the most musical amp Ive heard, I listened to a lot of gear before going for this one including many separates.

I second the Simaudio I-7, a robust 150 wpc. And this is Sim gear, so the output is much more than your average 150 wpc. I also second the BAT 300x SE, b/c that is what I currently use, and am totally impressed with the exquisite fluidity back with 150 wpc with BAT-PAK of sound. I admit I am partial to Simuadio and BAT gear. I use the 300 SE with a Simaudio Equinox SE CDP and Dali Helicon 400 floorstanders. The I-7 runs $3300 to 4200 used, a/b $7000 new; the 300 SE ab $6500-7500 new, or $3000-3500 used. I think the I-7 and the 300 SE attest to the advancement of modern audio gear, getting away from the long standing belief that separates is the only way to go. Also, the I-7 is a dual-mono,but the BAT 300 SE is not, and still gets amazing results for its price. Also, audio guru Nelson Pass of Pass Labs is now delving into integrateds with his INT-150. Its a good time to go to integrateds, even NAD is getting some accolade for its recent M series integrated.Best of luck