I have the Tyler D3s which sound superb and recently upgraded to the Bel Canto 300i. The system is so easy to listen to.It just fills the room with music. I thought that I wanted a tube sound but the sound is neutral in the best sense unlike colder solid-state amps. Another plus for me is the built-in DAC.
Integrated amp for efficient speakers
I am looking for an Integrated amp in the $1000 range to push efficient speakers (8 ohm). Considering YBA, Cayin, Sim Audio, Rogue Tempest, etc... Cayin seems to garner good reviews and satisfaction but the downside is hard to bias. I don't like a cool thin sounding amp but like neutral to warm with no listener fatigue. Right now I have Tyler Acoustic System 2's but will be selling those and going with a floor standing monitor like Ty's D3's with a sub or a high efficient floor standing full range (8 ohm). I have gravitated toward tubes the last couple of years for obvious reasons but not ruling out solid state integrated amps.
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