Integrated amps....

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  • sfwsxwz
    sfwsxwz Posts: 4
    edited November 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.
    sJTWBu
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,963
    edited November 2013
    Wouldn't spend 2 grand on an HK integrated....that's just me though. The OP already bought one so I'm pretty sure he's playing Al Bundy on the couch right about now.
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited November 2013
    What did Troy end up going with? I don't see his final choice here.

    Zingo pulled the trigger on the MF A5 and it's been long enough for him to have gotten it by now - so am curious to know how that is working out for him.

    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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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 6,766
    edited November 2013
    Troy found a slightly used MuFi A1008. I look forward to hearing his impressions.
    For rig details, see my profile. Nothing here anymore...
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited December 2013
    Zingo! Whadup with the A5??

    Inquiring minds want to know :cheesygrin:

    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 December 2013
    Erik Tracy wrote: »
    Zingo! Whadup with the A5??

    Inquiring minds want to know :cheesygrin:

    Uggg... The unit arrived damaged, whether by UPS or it was shipped that way doesn't matter to me, but it didn't meet the description of the eBay ad. I've been jumping through hoops with UPS and the seller, but haven't been refunded yet. I've escalated the issue through Paypal and am waiting for resolution, but am running a Denon DRA-335R on the SRS-2s for the time being which sounds surprisingly good.
    Jake
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited December 2013
    zingo wrote: »
    Uggg... The unit arrived damaged, whether by UPS or it was shipped that way doesn't matter to me, but it didn't meet the description of the eBay ad. I've been jumping through hoops with UPS and the seller, but haven't been refunded yet. I've escalated the issue through Paypal and am waiting for resolution, but am running a Denon DRA-335R on the SRS-2s for the time being which sounds surprisingly good.

    Awww...that really sucks.

    I hope everything works out and you get your money back.

    I was looking forward to your review and how blown away you were with the SQ! :cheesygrin:

    Sending positive thoughts....

    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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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited December 2013
    All,

    I did end up purchasing a minty MF A1008. As F1 alluded to......I've been beating it like a red a$$ monkey every chance I get.

    More to follow.

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited December 2013
    Well I finally got a refund on the broken A5, but didn't join the integrated club with a closer to home purchase. Picked up a Forte F44 preamp and B&K ST202 amp for the SRS 2s. Currently it needs a little tweaking and I may do a recap, but I'm having a hard time arguing with the sound of a class-A Jfet preamp into a high current A/B Mosfet amp.
    Jake
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,963
    edited December 2013
    TroyD wrote: »
    All,

    I did end up purchasing a minty MF A1008. As F1 alluded to......I've been beating it like a red a$$ monkey every chance I get.

    More to follow.

    BDT

    Well, before you get around to whacking that monkey, throw up some impressions. We aren't a patient bunch....LOL.
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited December 2013
    tonyb wrote: »
    Well, before you get around to whacking that monkey, throw up some impressions. We aren't a patient bunch....LOL.

    And how! It is a fantastic looking integrated, and with the DAC section and tube front end, I'm not sure what could be better?
    Jake
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,963
    edited December 2013
    Not so sure about the dac section MF throws in their integrateds, but the amp and pre are worth it alone.
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,557
    edited December 2013
    I think we've lost Troy to the new gear.....LOL
    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 December 2013
    F1nut wrote: »
    I think we've lost Troy to the new gear.....LOL

    Yep....probably has no skin left on his right hand.
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 6,766
    edited January 2014
    After selling off my preamp and amp, I've had three separate deals fall through trying to get a Musical Fidelity Tri-Vista 300. I threw in the towel today bought an LSA Statement Integrated. A little more money that I was planning, but hopefully it will be the last amp I buy.
    For rig details, see my profile. Nothing here anymore...
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  • Pycroft
    Pycroft Posts: 1,960
    edited January 2014
    Bill...updates please. I'm highly considering selling my amp and pre for an integrated. I'd love to hear you impressions with the m9s

    James
    2 Channel/HT:
    Sony SS-M9 P's (ES version)
    Sony SS-M1CN Center Channel
    Polk RT800 Surround Speakers
    Odyssey Stratos Dual Mono Amplifiers
    TAD 150 Signature Tube Preamp
    Harman Kardon HK354
    Sony SACD Player
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 6,766
    edited January 2014
    Pycroft wrote: »
    Bill...updates please. I'm highly considering selling my amp and pre for an integrated. I'd love to hear you impressions with the m9s

    James

    I will, but it will probably be a month or two before I can really give impressions. I won't get it for a couple weeks (they are built to order). Then I have to let it burn in for a couple weeks and probably roll a few different tubes I have to try. Luckily, it uses the same tubes as my previous BAT VK-30 preamp, so I have a nice little stash of tubes to try. It only uses 2 tubes though (instead of 6 like the BAT).
    For rig details, see my profile. Nothing here anymore...
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited January 2014
    Fantastic looking unit; congrats!
    Jake
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  • Titonine
    Titonine Posts: 18
    edited January 2014
    I have a Grundig V7000, take a look!
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