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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.

dxbwineguy
enaud
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I’ve known about Devialet  Brand for a few years - all rave reviews. I finally bought a used one, Expert Pro 220.  First take, a very puzzling set-up, my speakers turns out is not in the configurator.  The home web site doesn’t display the 220, it’s been hidden. After 2 days and multiple phone calls it’s now playing music — not very loud though, I have no idea why 220 watts are unable to really goose the volume for Magnepan, .7. For this transaction I traded in my Jeff Rowlands100 watt ( 8 ohms ). The Jeff Rowland was superior in power into 4 ohms at 150 watts (4 ohm load ) and an untouchable midrange. I errored in this one transaction .  I have no idea how 100s of reviewers did not pick up on these points.  Sound is limp. Now I hear of promoting a companion amp to boost the power, simply incredible!   Caution: the ring maybe fake diamonds after all. 

gbmcleod
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Aesthetix Mimas integrated. Hybrid. Dual mono tube preamp, solid state amp. 180 watts. 360w into 4 ohms.

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dxbwineguy OP
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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. 

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