Best tube integrated? anyone know?

The Rogue Audio Tempest 3 is and outstanding tube integrated with excellent tone, dynamics, texture and detail. This version Tempest has a preamp section with gain. The Ayon Spirit 3 is also an excellent integrated with its class A zero feedback design, but it cost quite a bit more than the Tempest 3.

Unfortunately price at some point is an issue. I found dealers for Tri of Japan, Mystère and Rogue. I think I will pass On Jolida. Thanks again to all!!

I've had a bunch of bunch of tube integrateds in the under $3000 price range in my system over the last 2 years. Ekco EV55SE, Eastern Electric M88, Cayin A-70T, Ming Da MD75, Rogue Tempest III, and Arte Forma Elsa MkII. Of those, my personal favorite is the Arte Forma. It has the blackest background noise, biggest most 3-dimensional soundstage, and best low level detail.

All those I mention are excellent amps, you'd be happy with any of them I expect. The Ming Da also is an excellent choice because it has a quad of power tubes per channel, but is much better as an amp bypassing the pre section.

Just auditioned the Tri TRV-35se in Montreal and was very impressed. Bass was excellent and the little amp filled up quite a large room with sound and energy. Its on my short-list. Build quality was top-notch. vocals were stunning.