Best Integrated, period.

I was fortunate enough to obtain a Dartzeel CTH-8550 integrated amp recently. I am not claiming it is the best integrated period as have not heard every integrated created in history. I doubt anyone has.

But it is so good as to give my CJ ACT2.2 and CJ Premier 350SA a run for its money and is threatening to replace it. The CJ combo is up there with the best pre and power out there at its price point so to have an integrated amp in the Dartzeel provide a very similar level of enjoyment says it all.

Hi used to own the Dartzeel CTH-8550 which for me was the best integrated amp to have graced my humble abode. It did not quite scale the heights in performance of a CJ ACT2.2 and CJ Premier 350SA combo I had but provided one of the most engaging sounds ever in an integrated amp I have ever heard...

That is until a Vitus RI-100 rudely made its entrance!

Think of the Dartzeel engaging sound with amazing punch and vitality to the music. Real performances sound as real as 'real'!

Best integrated I have heard period!

Ha!
Everyone in those blind tests must have had wax in their ears.

Thats 100% correct buddy!
The amp that is musically engaging that lets you forgot about all your gear is the best amp period!

I have a little Redgum RGi60 that does that.