Integrated amps....

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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited October 2013
    Vincent is great equipment and maybe something I'll buy one day.

    I know Doro likes them so that's saying a lot.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,963
    edited October 2013
    Vincent.....not a fan. They look cool enough but not satisfied with the way they handle low bass. Very muddy sounding, slow, imho. That's just me though, others may dig them.
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  • strider
    strider Posts: 2,568
    edited October 2013
    I always felt like the MF integrated that Miller Lite Scott has punched way above it's weight. Think he has the A308 if memory serves.
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited October 2013
    Tri-vista
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,557
    edited October 2013
    I always felt like the MF integrated that Miller Lite Scott has punched way above it's weight. Think he has the A308 if memory serves.[/Q]

    We did a cap upgrade on his MF. It's punching at an even higher level now :)
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  • Mikey081057
    Mikey081057 Posts: 7,127
    edited October 2013
    Might be worth a look

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Marantz-PM15S2-Limited-Reference-Integrated-Amplifier-Made-JAPAN-PM-15S2-Amp-/271275724090?pt=US_Stereo_Component_Combos&hash=item3f294b0d3a
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited October 2013
    The HK990 looks wicked for $2000. RCA, XLR, and digital inputs with signal processing or analog pure direct. Power is 150wpc at 8 ohms, and doubling into 4 ohms (dynamic power rated at an additional 30%), with a maximum current rated at 200A. Maximum power consumption is 1000W, so seems to have a solid dual-transformer power supply with lots of power available to the amplifier section.

    http://www.harmankardon.com/estore/hk/us/products/HK-990/HK%20990_HK_US

    Overall, I was able to accomplish with the single-box HK 990 almost everything that I could with the combination of Meridian Reference 861, Parasound Halo JC 2 BP, and McIntosh Labs MC303. Was the H/K less potent than the Mac? Yes, but I had to force myself to listen at volume levels high enough that I could hear a difference—much higher than I would ever actually listen to music for pleasure. Was it less transparent than the Halo JC 2? Yes, but my ability to hear that difference depended on the recording. Was it less capable than the Meridian? Yes, the Meridian provides more channels and more processing options. Still, I could go from one setup to the other and not feel that the HK 990 was any less satisfying . . . with two-channel music. - Kalman Rubinson from Stereophile
    Jake
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    edited October 2013
    zingo wrote: »
    The HK990 looks wicked for $2000. RCA, XLR, and digital inputs with signal processing or analog pure direct. Power is 150wpc at 8 ohms, and doubling into 4 ohms (dynamic power rated at an additional 30%), with a maximum current rated at 200A. Maximum power consumption is 1000W, so seems to have a solid dual-transformer power supply with lots of power available to the amplifier section.

    http://www.harmankardon.com/estore/hk/us/products/HK-990/HK%20990_HK_US

    Overall, I was able to accomplish with the single-box HK 990 almost everything that I could with the combination of Meridian Reference 861, Parasound Halo JC 2 BP, and McIntosh Labs MC303. Was the H/K less potent than the Mac? Yes, but I had to force myself to listen at volume levels high enough that I could hear a difference—much higher than I would ever actually listen to music for pleasure. Was it less transparent than the Halo JC 2? Yes, but my ability to hear that difference depended on the recording. Was it less capable than the Meridian? Yes, the Meridian provides more channels and more processing options. Still, I could go from one setup to the other and not feel that the HK 990 was any less satisfying . . . with two-channel music. - Kalman Rubinson from Stereophile

    If it looks wicked @ 2k.... what does it look like at 1k?

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Harman-Kardon-HK-990-150-Watt-Stereo-Integrated-Amplifier-/390686716195?pt=Speakers_Subwoofers&hash=item5af6be3123
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited October 2013
    And how!
    Jake
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,287
    edited October 2013
    Been mentioned by Zingo, a bit over budget. This unit has plenty of power for anything you throw at it. I love mine

    http://app.audiogon.com/listings/solid-state-modwright-kwi-200-integrated-amplifer-2013-10-26-amplifiers-84111
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 6,766
    edited October 2013
    I'd be interested to know what you go with Troy. Keep us posted. I'm actually contemplating a change in that sort of direction also. I think my VK30/A21 setup may be overkill for the room I have and the type of listening I do these days. Also not excited about keeping stocks of good sounding NOS tubes for the VK30.
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 6,766
    edited November 2013
    Oh Troy...
    This Luxman may be calling your name...
    http://app.audiogon.com/listings/solid-state-luxman-l-505ux-integrated-amplifier-sweet-2013-11-04-integrateds-92011
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited November 2013
    How about something like a Naim Nait? They have quite a following, but never heard one myself.

    http://app.audiogon.com/listings/solid-state-naim-nait-5i-2-2013-model-less-than-200-hours-upgrading-musicality-and-2013-10-26-integrateds-45431-beavercreek-oh
    Jake
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  • erniejade
    erniejade Posts: 6,321
    edited November 2013
    Hurry for this one. I was sooooooo tempted myself since I am also in the market for one.

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/MUSICAL-FIDELITY-Tri-Vista-300-Integrated-Amplifier-Tubes-350W-ch-SUPERB-/400594429879?pt=US_Home_Audio_Amplifiers_Preamps&hash=item5d4549e7b7
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,557
    edited November 2013
    erniejade wrote: »
    Hurry for this one. I was sooooooo tempted myself since I am also in the market for one.

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/MUSICAL-FIDELITY-Tri-Vista-300-Integrated-Amplifier-Tubes-350W-ch-SUPERB-/400594429879?pt=US_Home_Audio_Amplifiers_Preamps&hash=item5d4549e7b7

    Get it, you'll love it.......I guarantee it.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,557
    edited November 2013
    Somebody just got one of the best integrated amps ever made.
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited November 2013
    After taking a peek at the MF 300 it looks like a pre amp and an amplifier not really a IA

    Is that basically what it is? It really is nice looking OK beautiful
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 6,766
    edited November 2013
    NJPOLKER wrote: »
    After taking a peek at the MF 300 it looks like a pre amp and an amplifier not really a IA

    Is that basically what it is? It really is nice looking OK beautiful

    Amp/preamp in one chassis=integrated amp. The MF has a separate power supply box for the transformers and rectifiers, but the preamp and amp are in the same box. Internally, the preamp section is on a separate board with nice quality jumpers in between. This is probably one of the best examples of how to do it right, but there have been many integrated amps through the years that have basically took an existing preamp design and stuck it inside the same chassis with an existing amplifier design.

    BTW, I was very, very close to throwing in a $2100 bid on that Tri-vista 300, but I decided to hold off and think about it for awhile longer.
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  • erniejade
    erniejade Posts: 6,321
    edited November 2013
    If I didn't just get a McIntosh I would have jumped on it myself.
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited November 2013
    Decided to take Jesse's advice and give Musical Fidelity a try. This baby will be in the mail today and on it's way to my doorstep!

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    Jake
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited November 2013
    A5 int - awesome choice! :cheesygrin:

    You are gonna love what this does for your 2-channel game!

    H9: If you don't trust what you are hearing, then maybe you need to be less invested in a hobby which all the pleasure comes from listening to music.
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited November 2013
    I am interested to see what it does for my SRS 2 speakers, especially compared against the Dodd separates.
    Jake
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited November 2013
    Which Dodd separates do you have?

    The A5 will have plenty of grunt and control for the SRS 2s - so it should come down to what sonic signature you like.

    Be sure to post up your thoughts! Should be a fun comparison.

    H9: If you don't trust what you are hearing, then maybe you need to be less invested in a hobby which all the pleasure comes from listening to music.
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  • unc2701
    unc2701 Posts: 3,587
    edited November 2013
    Great choice. I've got the A5 pre & used an A5 int for a bit. Only issue I've had is that the phono stage died on it, which of course happened after I sold my Audio Research phono pre.
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited November 2013
    Dodd Tube Buffer preamp and Gary custom built, balanced power supply Hypex UcD400 based amp.
    Jake
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited November 2013
    Jake - so any update? Have you got the A5?

    H9: If you don't trust what you are hearing, then maybe you need to be less invested in a hobby which all the pleasure comes from listening to music.
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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited November 2013
    F1nut wrote: »
    C'mon ya'll, everyone knows that Musical Fidelity is the undisputed king of high end integrated amps.

    +1 And the Tri-Vistas have little tubes made by elves in the Black Forest. :-) Cool factor off the hook.
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  • decal
    decal Posts: 3,205
    edited November 2013
    Give the Rogue Audio Sphinx hybrid a listen if you can. http://www.needledoctor.com/Rogue-Audio-Sphinx-Integrated-Amp
    If you can't hear a difference, don't waste your money.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,557
    edited November 2013
    Tonight, in a dimly lit room, BDT is sitting in the sweet spot whacking it like a red a$$ monkey while repeating over and over, "M friggin F !!"
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,963
    edited November 2013
    Not so unusual for Troy.....lol
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