All in One amp up to $7k

@grislybutter possibly. My aspiration for high power (do I sound like a politician?) is only because I have never had a very high power amp - so am not sure what I am missing. There must be a reason that folks like Hegel make an H590 vs their owther amps. That is the only reason. 

@drrsutliff interesting recommendation. they have been causing a rage recently on the net. Will surely look this up.

@dokosan have always admired Simaudio. Listened to their inception story on a podcast last and this year and have always wanted to listen. will keep a look out for the 2 things that you mention though it will be one piece more than I need.

@russ69 and @fastfreight hear you on separates. that is what I have now. I have 2 amps- a Vincent SV200, small footprint, belies the ratings, hybrid. It just rocks my 2 speakers. The other is a Gato AMP 150 AE. Again an excellent amp and it should be for the price it commands. I have DMP A6 working as a streamer only and have 2 DACS- a MHDT Lab Orchid (tube based) and a Topping D70 Pro Octo. That's a lot of gear and while I love each piece just want to reduce the amount of stuff lying around. I recently sold a Naim Uniti Atom- and now I think maybe I should not have.

@chenry thank you for the suggestion I never knew till your post that JBL made amps. Love all the tech in it, but I am not particularly fond of vintage looks. Will look at Arcam.

@freediver its a valid point that you make. I think the only reason is because not sure what I am missing. Will check out your recommendation. Thank you.

@kennymacc yes I agree. But then I think maybe it wasn’t supposed to be.

any views on the Devialet Expert 220 Pro with Core Infinity? I have an opportunity to get it for around #3.4k- used.

thanks @audioman58. Looking for an all in one though. Streamer for sure in the same box.

@audioman58 i already have a separate set up- streamer, DAC and amp.

i hear you in the Hegel. I will look at that and reach out to the person you mentioned.

@megabyte usually I would be able to ship and amp to the UAE from the US. I have done that a few times. This particular purchase was on USAM from an individual. This means no proper invoice like a shop issued. US custom rules require for any shipped package to have a proper invoice to ensure that a prohibited item is not being being shipped out and to also evaluate the cost.

@echolane will look into that.

It’s a thought @mapman  though I do seem to have a mental block when it comes to Cambridge Audio. 

@g2the2nd will look at Nad over the weekend.

@melbergall I have eyed an Anthem STR for sometime - the heft scares me a bit. Will try and listen to one. Finding a used one in Dubai could be a challenge- let’s see.

@greenngoldcheesehead Have heard a lot about Atoll. In Dubai, difficult to find. Maybe on my next trip to Europe- sometime next year.

I did try the Devialet Expert 220 earlier this week. Small package - breadth and width as much as  Project turntable. Height almost nothing. Great sound. Decent remote. Pathetic app. No Tidal support. Overall the sound was good, very good but could not better the Gato/Eversolo A6 combo. So returned it.

@mbmi I could get one at a very good price. Maybe $6k. But it doesn't have a streamer. so not decided.

over the last 2 days got home a Musical Fidelity m2Si for a home demo. It sings and for the price (new $1k) it sings beautifully. It held more than a candle to the $4.5k Gato Amp 150. I could not tell the difference between 72W and 150W. But then I am not sure if that is a reason to buy it.

@arizonabob thanks. It seems it is a streamer/pre-amp akin to an Eversolo for example. Am looking at an integrated with streaming.

Currently homing in on a Hegel H390

@jer rhanks for the recommendation on the Gold Note. Will audition them.

@billynine  been there done that with Naim. Though I loved it, just want to try something new.

ended up buying a Hegel 390. Trade-in piece from the local dealer in Dubai. Got a good deal. The final home demo showdown was between the Hegel and the Advanced Parsi My Connect 250 (new). In various blind tests, different members of the family consistently chose Advanced Paris over the Hegel. I eventually got the Hegel for 2 reasons:

1. Advanced Paris was launched on the day I did the home demo (from the same dealer as Hegel) in Dubai. So wasn't sure if it would have resale/recognition if I wanted to sell it. Hegel I think wouldn't have that problem

2. The size of the MyConnect is huge

That said, while I have been enjoying the Hegel, have to say that we should all keep a look out for AP products. New price was the same for used for Hegel- they offer way more.