Which Integrated Amp

Well, if Mac is too warm, I would definitely give the Pass a try, as well as the Sim i-7. Some people love the Plinius 9200, but I didn't. The GamuT DI150 integrated is very interesting--something worth checking out. Some people on Agon like the new Jeff Rowland Continuum. I heard their concerto, which I thought was brash, but totally different amps. Burmester, if that's an option (dunno your budget),

GamuT or Sim would be the ones I'd try first, but that's just me.

My opinion is a bit biased but I would second the recommendation for the Pass INT 150, it is a stunning Integrated amplifier and competes against high end separate components that cost a lot more.
The Synergy of the pre-power stage in the Pass INT 150 is excellent, Very highly recommended.
Thanks Jason.

I haven't heard the new Pass integrated amp, so I cannot say anything in that regard.
I currently own one of the last pairs of Verity Parsifal Encore speakers manufactured, just before the Ovation's came out. I'm currently using a VAC Avatar Super integrated amp with upgraded tubes, and I'm very happy with it. I can relate to your complaint about the Mac being warm, as the VAC is a bit warm too. I've found that the VAC-Verity combo works best with silver cables.

I do prefer the VAC over any SS that I've heard, but again, I have not listened to the Pass.

Cheers,
John

I had the Audia Flight 2 integrated amp and did not like it. I now have a LSA Signature integrated amp and love it. I have it paired with a Cary 306/200 and Salk HT3 speakers and I feel it is a great combination.

Now if I had the money I would definitely buy the Pass Integrated. I have not hear it but every Pass product that I have had the pleasure of listening to has been outstanding.

Good luck.

What about a tube integrated? I just purchased an all tube integrated, a Graaf GM50 with my Verity Parsifals (original). Graaf are well known for their OTL amp designs, I believe Verity's loudspeakers were presented at various shows with Tenor Audio OTL amps driving them.

The GM50 drives the Parsifals easily for a 50w tube push-pull design. It's a really sweet and refined sounding combination with a black background. Voicing is lifelike. My source is a McCormack UDP-1 Deluxe.

Other tube amps suggestions include the Einstein The Absolute Tune integrated (50w per channel, see Soundstage review), perhaps a higher end hybrid from Unison Research, a Pathos TT (30 watts Class A may be adequate).

I cannot comment on the Pass or Dynalab. Sorry. As far as ss amps, you may consider the latest Rowland Continuum 250 or 500 integrated amps. Some folks feel these better the Pass INT-150.

Good luck in your decision, lots of wonderful choices.