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Choice of Integrated amp

I am moving from a Rotel A12 to one of the following and I would like to know your thoughts on the best upgrade. The price is not an issue, I just want to make the best possible decision. (I have home demoed them all and they all sound great, but I would say Devialet, Moon and then Primare). My system is Sonus Faber Chameleon T speakers, Bluesound Node 2 and a U Turn Orbit Plus with some upgrades.

1. Primare I22 with optional DAC (used <$1500)

2. Moon 240i (new <$2100)

3. Devialet Expert 120 (used <$3500)

Any opinions would be appreciated.

I listen to almost everything except Rap and Country.

My room has some moderate treatment on the walls.

Or would my money best be spent elsewhere?

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shkong78
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I recommend Lyngdorf 2170 to you.

It has function of  room correction digital equalizer, Dac and 170W for 4 ohm speaker.

It's Dac is competitive as any Dac under 4k.

It's room perfect will also be useful.
nycjlee
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It’s a bit more expensive but I would also look into either a used Ayre AX5 or the new Aesthetix Mimas integrated. The Aesthetix would probably sound great with your speakers. I heard them a few a weeks ago and they sounded fantastic, especially if you like a bit of tube sparkle. It’s a hybrid amp so the pre amp section is tube and the amp section is solid state. Rated at 150w @ 8ohms.
respected_ent
189 posts
 
Give Hegel and Luxman a try if you haven't.
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bkmaxey OP
37 posts
 
Interesting. The Devialet certainly looks the best, at lease to me. 
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oranfoster
127 posts
 
Since you have listened to them all, and they all sound great, maybe you should choose based which one looks the best in your room? 
~Oran
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