If sound quality is your top priority then an integrated all in one is not likely to get you there. I would recommend a tubed integrated amplifier… PrimaLuna comes to mind ($2K), with a integrated DAC / streamer Bluesound? $1K. $3K is a very tight budget… go for used high quality, highly recommended equipment.
Amplifier matching with Graham ls 6 speakers
I have purchased a pair of Graham LS 6speakers and I’m looking for a solid-state streaming integrated amplifier to pair with them. My vitals are:
1. I bought them for their lush mid range and I want an amplifier that will preserve that mid range.
2. My priorities are sound quality and ease of operation. For that reason I want to purchase a streaming integrated amplifier.
3. I would anticipate spending approximately $2000, but would go up to $3000 if it would make a meaningful difference.
4. My preferred music is female vocals, opera, folk music, and beautiful melodies such as from the scores of movie like Out of Africa, cinema Paradiso, gladiator, etc. I don’t care for treble and I don’t need an excessive amount of base as I don’t usually listen to rock.
5. The speakers will be placed in a large living room (14 feet wide by 37 feet long).They will be placed a few feet in from the longer wall and I will be sitting approximately 8 feet away. I don’t care about the sound in the rest of the room.
I would appreciate any suggestions. Thanks.