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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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gano
633 posts
 

I feel the same way, I love the looks @hoytis 

westcoastaudiophile
507 posts
 

good sounding integrated shares too much thermal and noise stress from PA (power amp) to Pre., through shared power delivery design and shared enclosure. thermal has huge impact on preamp lifetime/performance.. that’s why I prefer to “integrate” separates by myself. also, separates allow to change only part of system you’re looking to improve, one step at the time. 

agp75
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I run a Pass Labs Int-25 into Dynaudio Heritage Specials using two REL T7x subs. Blows me away everyday.
 

Front end: Technics SL1200G turntable, Dynavector 20X2A-L cartridge, Sutherland 20/20 Mk II with LPS phono preamp (set at 58 db, 475 ohm), Eversolo DMP A8 DAC/streamer, Oppo universal transport. My interconnects are from Cardas and Signal. Speaker cables are from Verastarr. Power conditioning is through an Audience AR6. Power cables from Cardas, Signal, and Audience.

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