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The Golden era of Japanese integrated amps, are we missing out?

Maybe it’s just me but.....
I just threw together an el cheapo system with a Sansui A-2100 integrated at its heart and diminutive Wharfedale Diamond 220 speakers.

And I still cannot get over just how good and right it sounds.... All for $240 total shipped!

So this got me thinking about the golden era of Japanese equipment and while tuners , tape decks and turntables appear to have large followings and a large knowledge and fan base, I do not get the same vibe on integrated amps?

Are there devotees of these amps out there?
I very rarely hear anybody talking about them and so many can be picked up for peanuts, I mean $75 shipped in perfect working order and decent cosmetics( and built in mm phono to boot!).
Are they likely to be the next " big thing" or?

Thoughts?
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I don’t have the luxury of second or third system but for my main system, I own a modern classic preamp from Leben. The RS-100U is no longer available, they were originally sold new for $4500. I bought it used and it replaced a preamp costing 3x more in my system.

If someone seeking a integrated, I highly recommend a Leben CS-300 or CS-600. They are built to last. 

Back in 90’s, I have owned a Technics Tape Deck and JVC Tuner.
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