cayin265ai .Im thinking of buying any advice

do you know how it compares to the music hall mambo class a integrated amp?

My Cayin 265Ai is a truly remarkable product... it's bested a Bel Canto eVo2i and PS Audio PCA-2/HCA-2 combo among many other worthy models, particularly in the mid-range to high-end. Bass is full and extended, but not quite as detailed as that of the HCA-2 which produced the best bass I've EVER heard in my system.

The Cayin's class A topology and lack of negative feedback probably contribute to its superb transparency. It uses a dual mono design with big transformers and 80,000 microfarads of capacitance, and the soundstage is HUGE - great dynamics and oodles of power reserve. I'm driving 89dB monitors in a medium-sized room and the power on tap is phenomenal - it really belies its modest 40wpc rating. It seriously feels more like 150wpc.

HIGHLY recommended, arrange for an audition!

I had the 265ai and for the money it is ok it gets hard sounding when you push it. on a scale of 1 to 10 imho it is a 4.I hope this helps.

Topperstopper:

What was the sensitivity of your speakers and how big is your room?

The speakers were silverline and they are 92db @ 8 ohms
room size 16 x 24.

topperstopper, do you think the 265ai then would find it difficult to drive my vienna acoustics mozarts, rated 4ohm, 90db?

I have owned a Cayin amp (not the 265) for many years and can say it's beautifully put together, rugged and amazing sounding!