It does not answer your question but I felt that I had to say something. I understand the urge to simplify. A good decision. What I would resist is the urge to include a DAC in your “does it all” system. DAC technology is changing so fast and with prices coming down that you will soon find anything you buy today will be “dated” very soon. When I simplified my system stayed with an external DAC.
Looking for a hybrid integrated to do it all!
Hi everyone, I'm sure this request will draw some ire from the "separates only" crowd but here goes! I'm looking to transition my separate preamp/DAC/amp stack to a more minimalist setup fairly soon but have had some trouble turning up possible components. Here are my rough requirements:
- Needs to be a hybrid tube/SS design as I like the tube sound too much to let go
- Needs to have a high quality integrated DAC
- Should be well built and competently designed with good components
- Has to output a decent amount of current (around 100wpc @ 4 ohms)
- This is subjective but it needs to be aesthetically pleasing
- Bonus points if it has a high quality integrated phono stage (not a must since I'm willing to go separate on this)
- Bonus points if it has a remote