I had a Simaudio Ace all-in-one integrated amp that I liked very much. It had a nice phono stage in it that sounded very good to me. Yes, it has a DAC, something that you said you do not need. I have never heard the Modi 3 that you have, so I have no frame of reference to your setup. I liked the Simaudio DAC (the majority of my listening is streaming). I thought that it sounded slightly better than the built-in DAC that resides in my Innuos Zen Mini. I once did an A-B comparison with a Chord Qutest in a home trial and thought that the Qutest sounded no better than the Simaudio’s DAC. I have never heard your speakers. I have Dali 5 floor standers. There is an Ace on US Audiomart for $2100.00. I have no conflicts of interest at all. I traded up to the Simaudio 600i because I thought I needed more power, silly me, considering that I play at relatively low volumes, and I have significant hearing loss. Also, I lost the phono stage and the DAC with the 600i (!), but the 600i is a beast. I now covet something with tone controls for low volume listening (used Luxman maybe), or perhaps DSP like a Lyngdorf, but that’s my First World problem. Good luck! I hope that this is of some use to you.
Integrated Amps - another thread...
Ok, I am going to start looking for an integrated amp that meets my needs. Let me tell you a little about me and my system...
I was an early R&D person (not technical; rather, sound) at Cary Audio, in the very beginning. I have been in the audio world for 35 years. My current system consists of: MacBook Pro > Schiit Modi 3 > Rega Brio > to modified ADS &L780/2 Speakers. All my PC, IC, and SC are hand made using the Helix Image model. I also have a number of mechanical isolation things going on around the entire system. Fairly good size room; however, I don't play really loud.
BTW, I'm one of the only people that has always believed in the sound of ADS speakers and still do...
My ultimate goal is to relplace the MacBook (the last change), Schiit Modi 3, and the Rega Brio. The ADS aren't going anywhere. They fit me!
I thought about separates; but, I think I want to stick with an Integrated Amp. I don't really want an Integrated with a DAC (if it has one, then so be it). I would to keep it around 3K, if possible. No really wanting to get back into tubes nd I'm comfortable trying Class D.
I listen 100% to Tidal and Quboz, via Roon, on my MacBook, to mostly late 50's early 60's Jazz. I do listen to newer Jazz when I hear a good album.
So, throw out some suggestions, please...
I was an early R&D person (not technical; rather, sound) at Cary Audio, in the very beginning. I have been in the audio world for 35 years. My current system consists of: MacBook Pro > Schiit Modi 3 > Rega Brio > to modified ADS &L780/2 Speakers. All my PC, IC, and SC are hand made using the Helix Image model. I also have a number of mechanical isolation things going on around the entire system. Fairly good size room; however, I don't play really loud.
BTW, I'm one of the only people that has always believed in the sound of ADS speakers and still do...
My ultimate goal is to relplace the MacBook (the last change), Schiit Modi 3, and the Rega Brio. The ADS aren't going anywhere. They fit me!
I thought about separates; but, I think I want to stick with an Integrated Amp. I don't really want an Integrated with a DAC (if it has one, then so be it). I would to keep it around 3K, if possible. No really wanting to get back into tubes nd I'm comfortable trying Class D.
I listen 100% to Tidal and Quboz, via Roon, on my MacBook, to mostly late 50's early 60's Jazz. I do listen to newer Jazz when I hear a good album.
So, throw out some suggestions, please...