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Which Integrated amps should I audition?

I need to downsize because we are moving to a small apartment. I enjoy all types of music except hip hop and rap. My current system consists of John Tucker modified Usher BE-10 Loudspeakers. Driven by Belles Power Modules M-01 monoblocks and driven by a Supratek Cabernet Dual preamp. The source is a John Tucker modified Oppo-95. I don't have the space for the 4piece amp and pre hence looking for an integrated amp. The new speakers will be small stand mounts. Open to suggestions on either tube or SS integrated. Don't know the dimensions of the new place yet.
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ska_man
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I also agree with the idea of picking speakers first.
But, to answer your question. I suggest putting both Marantz Reference Series and Luxman on your list.
david12
1,454 posts
 
Depending on your power needs, if this is quite low, I can make some suggestions. I have used a Viva Solista, Lavardin IT, Karan K180, Pathos Inpol2 and Ayon Spark over the years. I use the last 2 at the moment and both are the best I have used. The Spark is a tube SET putting out 20 watts, the Inpol 2, more expensive and a tube SS hybrid with 50 Class A watts. Both are veery good, if different, with my 96db sensitivity Daedalus speakers.
I would say both amps need north of 90DB to be comfortable long term. If that is possible, either would be great long term choices
jesusa0
155 posts
 
Leben CS-300.

BTW, I´m using a Exemplar Audio-Xindak DAC.

Regards,

Daniel
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akg_ca
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08-13-12: Ryder

It would be wise to determine the new mini-monitors first then only the amp to match,

AMEN .... perfect reply with an added caveat to also tailor/match the source
timlub
2,041 posts
 
I agree with the suggestions of Rowland... Coda is equally good
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