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Lab 12/Qualiton Comparison

I'm considering for purchase the following two integrated amps:  Lab 12 integre 4 and Audio Hungary Qualiton A20i.  I'm confident that each will perform well in my small (12' x 15') listening room when combined with the - not too difficult to drive - ProAc Tablettes and a Lumin T2.  But I would love to hear thoughts/comments from anyone that may have compared these two amps, or have heard either one independent of the other.  My priorities include rich tonality, soundstage depth, and articulate bass.

jreale
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https://parttimeaudiophile.com/2023/06/09/integrated-amplifiers-buyers-guide-summer-2023/?amp

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BEK HI-FI  in Allentown, PA has their Demo A20I up for sale on Audiomart....or you can call the store and talk to Erik. Wonderful people to deal with.

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Grateful for the thoughtful advice on recommended retailer/distributor purchasing options.  However, my primary objective here is to learn a bit more about the sonic differences between the two units.  I suspect there are more similarities than differences between the two and an ultimate choice may come down to more practical issues such as cost/reliability.  Of course a home audition would be my best option for making an informed decision (oddiofyl), but, as previously mentioned, this would be a considerable logistical challenge.

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