Flathead38
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What is the best integrated amp you've heard?
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Ray Gianelli
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According to my Mouser order history, I used these:
https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/661-ESMH800VNN103MA5
Splatter Pak
High-End Scrounger
Thanks - that can get me started! I opened up the PSX to find four big caps, and they appear to be electrolytics, but they are labeled/branded as "FILMCAP."
The Fuxtor
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CR Developments Kalypso. Class AB EL84 jobbie... Uses 4 torroidal transformers!
Wolfman181
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My Marantz 1090. Because its the only one I have.
DaveVoorhis
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That's not an integrated amp. That's a PC.
OttOpixel
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MJB1959
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After years with various amps and receivers(Yamaha, Rotel, Sony, Denon, HH Scott, NAD) I auditioned a few of the new breeds, some were incredible, like the Peachtree, Hegel, but my ears led me to buy the Cambridge Audio cxa 80.
I wanted an amp with a respectable DAC, multiple speaker hook ups, and great sound along with solid power.
This 80 wpc dual mono, class A/B amp has thus far exceeded my expectations. It's driving two sets of restored ADS speakers(880/980) and has more than enough power to bring out their best, which is pretty darn good!
It's been a perfect marriage between vintage and modern, consider myself a happy customer.
I wanted an amp with a respectable DAC, multiple speaker hook ups, and great sound along with solid power.
This 80 wpc dual mono, class A/B amp has thus far exceeded my expectations. It's driving two sets of restored ADS speakers(880/980) and has more than enough power to bring out their best, which is pretty darn good!
It's been a perfect marriage between vintage and modern, consider myself a happy customer.
hibuckhobby
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Marantz PM11-S1
KentTeffeteller
Gimpus Stereophilus!
McIntosh MA 6200 for me. My dream integrated.
Splatter Pak
High-End Scrounger
UPDATE:
I wasn't getting enough decibels out of my Vandersteens, powered by the Superphon pre and the Proton AA-1150 power amp. So...I pulled the Luxman A-007 integrated, which had been doing computer duty for a long time, and tried it out in the main system. Results: better sound, lush vocals and MORE BASS. My wife loves it, basshead that she is. The Luxman is a Jensen-era ugly duckling, but in the words of Han Solo, "She's got it where it counts, kid!" It won't be going back to computer duty, ever. It's 35 wpc too, versus the Proton's 50.
I wasn't getting enough decibels out of my Vandersteens, powered by the Superphon pre and the Proton AA-1150 power amp. So...I pulled the Luxman A-007 integrated, which had been doing computer duty for a long time, and tried it out in the main system. Results: better sound, lush vocals and MORE BASS. My wife loves it, basshead that she is. The Luxman is a Jensen-era ugly duckling, but in the words of Han Solo, "She's got it where it counts, kid!" It won't be going back to computer duty, ever. It's 35 wpc too, versus the Proton's 50.
The only downside to me are the spring clip speaker connections.
On mine, one is busted and my tech won't touch it.
My custom speaker wires are permanently terminated in lugs, of course.
By yes, the MA6200 is one great integrated amp.
audioman00
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Sony 700es was the best for me but it shot sparks out of the top one day for no apparent reason. Started me out buying all sorts of older HT receivers in search of that amazing sound. Still haven't found it...
