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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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.

I haven’t listened to an integrated amp in decades. But that’s only because the few audiophile type of friends I have don’t have one. I’m a McIntosh owner since the late 70’s. My first amp was a MA6100 integrated. Man I loved that thing. Had it for years until I upgraded to the MA6200 integrated. Man I loved that one even more!   I had that one for quite a few years until I upgraded to separates. My point with that story is that I feel you can’t go wrong with a Mac. New or vintage or in between. Good luck with your search and happy listening!!  

Accuphase makes a range of class A and class A/B integrated amplifiers that are highly regarded.

 

For me, the integrated i like most is the Gryphon diablo 333

I am a Pass guy with their Power amps, and heard the Int 60, but the 333 is a class of its own 
 

@joeycastillo  Yes it’s a fantastic integrated. For those who are not willing to pay this kind of money the Diablo 300 is still a great integrated. Almost as good as the 333 for far less money if you can get a demo/used. I heard them side by side at my dealer.

I have the T+A PA 3100 HV, its tone, layering, and control are phenomenal in my system. It replaced a Hegel H590, which is hard to beat at the preowned price of less than $5K.