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All in One amp up to $7k

Hi, needed some advice.
Looking for an all in one amplifier- including streaming. Had earlier settled on and bought a Hegel 590 - but could not ship it to Dubai from the US, sold it to a friend of mine. 

Any recommendations? In the $5k-$7k range? At least 150w into 8 Ohms.

I had looked at Gold Note- but not completely sure. PS Audio Stellar Strata MK2 fits the bill though not sure how good it is. 

Also though I didn’t listen to the Hegel H590 I have this feeling that it would have been awesome.

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mbmi
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https://www.stevehuffphoto.com/2023/04/04/aavik-u-150-integrated-amp-review-2023/           A Used Aavik U-150 if you are lucky enough to find one....20K new. 7-8K on the used market. Loaded!!!!

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dxbwineguy OP
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@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.

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McIntosh MB50 streamer, new 2K used ? An generous number of integrated choices. Previously owned will keep you under 7K. Not everybody is enamored with the McIntosh sound signature. Check them out before you buy.  AB

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@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
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I auditioned the Gold Note is-1000 deluxe, SimAudio Neo Ace, and MA5300.  Ended up going with the Gold Note.  In my system, it did everything right.  But a heads up, there is no headphone input with that unit. 

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