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Opinions on best integrated under 10k?

Father Christmas has been early and left me a very sizable bonus check!
So time to spend it before the other half can....

Looking at building another system but thinking of just a very high power integrated amp.
Wish list...
200w or more.
Balanced inputs
Digital inputs
Phono inputs

A quick look shows items like McIntosh ma7900 and Mark levinson ml585 which both seem to fulfill all or the majority of my wants.
Sure there are others.
So thoughts and any current or previous owners of suitable candidates please chime in
Thank you in advance
uberwaltz

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uberwaltz
how is the EX-8 continuing to develop in your room/system?
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uberwaltz
Thank You! And yes, this is one killer, sweet, spinner. CD/SACD playback is superb. I did consult other AYRE owners and the majority started out with the original 7 player then graduated to the 5 universal and finally the DX-5.Mine is in stock form.  Add the AX-5 Twenty Integrated and this is one incredible combination of presentation and sound.  Again, superb.
I am also interested in your switching out Fuse(s) on the Ayre.
I am staying tuned as you massage the C.E.C. into your system.Feel free to shoot-out the C.E.C. and Pioneer just for fun.
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uberwaltz
Keep me posted on the fuse changing/rolling on your Ayre gear. Meanwhile, check out my newest DX-5 acquisition over on Virtual Systems.
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Thank You for the updates on your EX-8. I can relate to the quality of Ayre products. I will take a different audio path, as I am wonderfully attached, on CD/SACD discs. That was the quality factor which struck me with the AX-5 Twenty- it is a straight up (simple) integrated amp. DAC/Server/Streamer capabilities via the QX-5 Twenty sold separately.

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Very nice. I look forward in reading more about the EX-8 after it has time settled into your room and system.  Happy Listening!

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uberwaltz


are you still using the Pioneer SACD player w/ the EX-8 integrated?

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uberwaltz

I may be working on an Ayre set-up myself. It is going to be interesting while watching Ryan Berry take the helm after Charles' passing.

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uberwaltz

Ayre is doing some incredible things in their designs. I quite enjoy the AX-5 Twenty integrated amp. I never thought about owning an integrated amp over separates?  Happy Listening!
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I want to demo the Luxman integrated as well. I like the fact that a matching CD/SACD spinner is an option to compliment it.

Second, is the new B.A.T. VK-3000SE hybrid integrated amp.

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Keep me posted -uberwaltz
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Thanks! for the update uberwaltz

if you seek room-correction, add the new Anthem STR Integrated, to your short list.
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uberwaltz

 I have been wanting to audition a Plinius integrated, as well as, the Mark Levinson No. 585.

Any dealers/retailers near your locale?
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