Integrated amp recommendations

@hilde

like quarterbacks who throw the ball, can’t catch it for the receiver

we can provide advice with good intentions, can’t be sure it will be taken

op misunderstands what good tube gear does given his stated preferences.... it’s ok though... there is certainly plenty of very nice ss gear around too for those who just don’t want tubes

you want rich and sweet sound you haven’t included tube amplification as a potential option (or is the luxman you mention one of their tubed units?)

i don’t know your yg speakers. don’t know if they rule out tubes

@acdvd

totally understand on the kids and tubes

you may want to minimize the number of boxes, but if you might consider separates, consider dan wright’s swl 9.0 tube pre (no exposed tubes, all internal within the chassis) and one of his ss power amps... you will get best of both worlds

dan’s gear, his ear, his quality is beyond reproach

good luck!

@acdvd

just call dan at his 360 number

he or his wife/assistant kristin usually answer - they will give you the straight scoop, and likely can even sell to you direct

i have not kept up closely, did not realize dan is making a new hybrid integrated

if he is making it i am sure it is built beautifully and sounds absolutely wonderful