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Integrated with Phono Stage under $10K

I'm looking to move up in the world and get a great integrated. I want to simplify in the process so I prefer it have a phono stage too. It will be mated with ProAc speakers (Response 1SC currently, Response D28 in the near future).

I enjoyed the Manley Stingray I had, but it lacked detail and staging and was a bit noisy. The Red Wine Audio I use right now is awesome where the stingray isn't, but is not as musical. I want both.

Contenders thus far are:

Copland CTA 405
Gryphon Atilla
VAC Integrated (Current Alpha or older Avatar)

Comments from owners would be aprreciated. What else should I be looking at?
shazam
brookjoo
26 posts
 
Ah, one option that comes to mind is YBA Passion Integre. Love that amp. Again, phono stage is good but not excellent.
4musica44107
520 posts
 
Another strong vote for the Luxman integrateds. Extremely musical.
chatta
314 posts
 
From the ones you posted, the Gryphon Atilla seems to be the best choice for an integrated with many powerful qualities.
shazam OP
205 posts
 
I can't tell you all how grateful I am for the options and education. Just so darned hard to make decisions when you can't hear most of these without buying. Lots of research to do...

(I'm feeling totally seduced by the Luxman SQ-38u - and I haven't even heard it yet!)
4musica44107
520 posts
 
Shazam - You made me laugh when I read your comment about feeling totally seduced by the Luxman SQ-38u before having heard it. That is EXACTLY the way I felt about the Luxman MQ-88 before I heard it. And it sounds as good as it looks. Of course I bought it. Best tube amp I have heard under $10K. All Luxman gear is superbly musical. Good luck!
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