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Looking for a SS integrated Amplifier recommendation going into a new system

While waiting for a new speaker delivery, I have some time to start looking for a SS integrated amplifier, and hoping for some recommendations.

The speaker to pair with is Ascend Acoustics Sierra Tower with RAAL tweeter option that is around 91dB efficient, and the room size is 12x18x8.  I mostly listen to classical, jazz, female vocal, and the listening level normally is around 85dB, occasionally go up to 90dB.

I originally was looking for class-A integrated amplifier, but now would like to open the possibility to class-A/B as well to see what will be a good match for this new system I am putting together.

TIA
elan120

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ryder
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Another vote for the Luxman L-590AXII. After more than 20 years of messing around with more than a dozen of amp combinations both integrated and pre/power, the Luxman beats them all for sheer simplicity in a one-box (minus extra cables) and of course, sound quality. It is high quality at a price that’s not too astronomical. I also own a Naim separates system and another integrated amp but the Luxman is the new reference that gets to stay in the main system.

Good luck.
ryder
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It's great if you can afford the Gryphon or Vitus which are priced above $10k with the higher models costing up to $20k. The Luxman at below $10k is "Best Buy". Great value and great sound for your dollar.
ryder
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I will have a chance to do home audition for Luxman 590AXii early next month

 

 

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