Integrated that blew you away

@gochurchgo 

FYI - I own the Musical Fidelity M6si integrated amp and am genuinely surprised by how good it sounds-I’m very happy with my decision. The M6si delivers excellent performance, features, and power. According to Musical Fidelity, “Internally, the M6si is configured as two independent monobloc power amps with a separate preamp. It is, in fact, a preamp with two monobloc power amps that just happen to share the same casework. The M6si has 220wpc, very low distortion, outstanding noise ratio, and an extremely flat frequency response”.

Synergy between components is key to a great audio system, and in my setup, the M6si is clearly a perfect match for my PMC speakers. Its high power, stability, and versatility makes It a “destination product” that rivals much more expensive amplifiers. I hope this helps. 

@gochurchgo 

This is an amazing hobby! You asked for “an integrated amp that blew you away” and received 21 high-quality amplifier suggestions, including mine. Interestingly, I didn’t notice a single duplicate among the recommendations.

My experience is that the sound quality of any amplifier depends not only on the amp itself, but also on everything else in your system-including your room.

i suggest choosing an amplifier that appeals to you and demoing it in your own setup to hear how ‘everything comes together’. As I mentioned before, it’s the synergy of all your components working together that truly “blows you away”.

@gochurchgo 

Your Audiogon post shows 56 possible integrated amp suggestions to your question. Have you narrowed your choice or made a decision?  

As I posted above, there are some duplicate amps suggested. It seems everyone has a different opinion.  Please keep us posted.  Thanks 

@tubeguy76 

Thanks.  Do you have any comments on your Gato AMP-150AE integrated amp?  Who did you purchase it from?   Thanks. 

@gochurchgo 

What about the T +A PA 2000 R integrated amplifier?  Their web site says "Building neat, compact integrated amplifiers offering high output power and superb sound quality is an art at which T+A has no peer. As proof of this claim we present the PA 2000 R integrated amplifier. It is incredibly dynamic, powerful and incisive. There are two reasons behind these characteristics: the extremely linear output stages with very low negative feedback, which are a completely new development, and the new form of mains power supply employed. We designed the latter specifically for audio devices, to ensure that they are ultra-stable under load, with no danger of collapse even when handling extremely high peak levels. The result is that the PA 2000 R can deliver a continuous power of more than 200 Watts per channel into 4 Ohms loudspeakers, enabling it to drive impedance-critical speakers whilst maintaining effortless control. Gas-tight gold-contact relays are employed to switch loudspeakers, inputs and internal signal circuits with total precision and zero losses. Separate tone controls are present for each channel, and they and the Loudness function can be by-passed completely. An optional audiophile phono pre-amplifier module for MM or MC can simply be plugged in. For operation in a surround system the amplifier can be set to Surround Pass Through mode, selected by a trigger signal"

Click here for Mfg link to amp

One review said "the T+A PA 2000 R is regarded as a very musical and open-sounding amplifier, with a reputation for clarity, refinement, and dynamic performance".   I am considering this amp for myself.