Conrad Johnson, Krell, Creek integrated amp??

Jim,
My first recommendation was for a Dussun, because of the sheer value, Unsound is absolutely right about the McCormick, but I clearly understand what you are saying about the integrated, I have fought with it myself. If your budget allows, I haven't heard any integrated better than the Coda... I'm sure they are out there, but I haven't heard it. This is a real gem. As you probably know the Coda guys came from Threshold/Pass. They really do have that same flavor and this integrated is a real winner that has tremendous current and is stable at 2 ohms. It is clearly on the FAST, DYNAMIC, RICH AND ACCURATE side of things, yet very smooth, but it DOES NOT sound Tubey at all. So if you are considering Tubes for that reason, this may not be the answer. Otherwise, I would give this a hard look. I hope this helps, Tim

I posted this thread somewhat differently the first time. My question now is focused on a British integrated amp LFD MKIII which will shortly be replaced by the MKIV. It is 60RMS with no remote or phono stage.Its design is minimalist with no indicators as to modes. Nevertheless, the few reviews I have seen have been excellent, claiming its 60RMS and high current can handle any speaker load and invest the sound with vigor and naturalness. LFD claims the new MKIV is better but does not say how. Therefore, I would like some advice about this unit and this company. Despite enthusiastic reviewers, the buyer don't seem to get much for $3195--and I am don't I-POD dock or theater bypass etc. I am looking to buy the MKIII used if possible

Don't know it at all, but anybody who claims their amp (integrated or power) can drive ANY speaker based on 60 watts is not to be trusted. There needs to be a strong caveat with such a statement (such as sensitivity rating of the speaker and stability [ie. 8 ohms with little variance]).