Best Integrated, period.

I had auditioned the Magnum Dynalab MD 309 in my home for 10 days, as I had a friend who owned it and he ''insisted'' I try it out.

Well, to keep things polite, Magnum should stick to tuners.And since tuners are pretty much ''out'' - what is for them to do except try to expand in other (and new to them) directions? This is about as far-removed as I can get from my idea of the best integrated out there.

The light show looks kind of ridiculous, while I found the sound to be sterile and not involving, unfortunately. For the price, ouch! Who are we kidding here?

Best integrated? Easy.

To the music lover: It is the integrated you already own.

To the Audiophile/equipment lover: It is your NEXT integrated, the one you are lusting for right now!

There is no universal best. One's music is someone else's noise.

There may be a best for your own ears however. And it could be anything from Nad to Rowland depending on your taste...and your pocketbook.