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All-in-one integrated, 10-15K range, class A/B only

For a second system. I want to buy a SS all-in-one integrated. At least 200W in 8ohm.

When I say all-in-one means it has to have DAC built-in (preferable a very nice DAC commensurate to the price point of the system). I would highly prefer a streamer built-in as well.

Am super excited about the new Boulder 866. It seems to be the only one satisfying all the criterion.

Another option could be the Accuphase E-800 with DAC module (but no streaming).
DAG Progression but it crosses 18K without DAC.

Any other options?
I am not interested in anything Class-D. It has to be Class A/B amplifier.

Speakers are TBD as well.


essrand
acurus
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Don't laugh, and don't throw things at me, but seriously, listen to a Marantz PM-10.  It takes a VERY long time to break in, but at about 300 hours it goes from blah to absolutely amazing.  Retails for $8k, can get them new on eBay for way less than that.  

Just saying......
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fstein
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One of the few pieces I regret selling was my Rowland Concentra II. They can be picked up used for pocket money
copiattyright
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Seen from the other side of the pond, in this range and qualities, there is also the Mola Mola Kula with the built-in tambaqui…
great reviews from well known reviewers, the guarantee to have one of the best dac to counterbalance the possible flaws of class d…
I am really considering it along with the boulder 866 for my vivid g3 (I am willing to rationalize my stack of amps) without finding any reason to prefer one or the other « on paper » but they are not easy to listen to and even less in comparison…

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akg_ca
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Naim Uniti Nova

https://parttimeaudiophile.com/2021/10/22/naim-uniti-nova-all-in-one-review/?utm_source=PTA+Full+Mai...

essrand OP
297 posts
 
Just to update this thread.

I finally bought an Accuphase E-650. I got an home demo, and I was sold. It is the first "reasonably" priced SS amp that I really like.

It goes brilliantly with my Devore speakers, and at some point it might get another pair of speakers to play with (TBD, Fyne anyone?).

I did forego my pledge of an all-in-one, but if I get the DAC module (which I might, given how good the phono module is). It does become a proper all-in-one :), currently it is playing signals emanating from my Technics 1210gae and really killing it.
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