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Integrated that blew you away

Like most I run separates but am looking to downsize but also upgrade. So for the first time since I decided I wanted as close to a world class system as I could afford, I’m looking at integrated amps.

 

So if you’re a separates guy/gal but heard an integrated that really struck you. Please share. I want to hear all the steamy details. The speakers, the source, the pursed lips and steamy glances.

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larryi
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My favorite integrated is the Synthesis Audio A 40 (40 wpc KT -66 tube) or their A 100 amp (100 wpc KT-66).  Both have built in DACs that are good and remove control.  The only major negative, to me, is a lack of balance control.  I hang out at an audio shop and I get to see how shocked some people are with the sound of these amps.  Most who take these home for a trial end up buying.

larryi
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Some of my most pleasantly surprising experiences were where something greatly exceeded expectations.  Theses include instances where something inexpensive and/or very old delivers great sound.  I recently heard a Scott 299C stereo integrated tube amp that was killer good for the money the buyer paid (he did his own restoration).  

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