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???What's The LEAST Expensive "End Game"Amplifier You've Ever Heard???

Pretty simple question..
While I’m sure the "No Such Thing" crowd will make sure they represent,I’m not interested in their rhetoric..
I am however,most interested to hear from those who have heard integrated amplifiers they could get off the merry go round with,ESPECIALLY if it was on the more budget end of cost..For myself it would have to be the Sugden A21SE but that was 2 years ago,before the cost climbed to $4000.00......
Thanks for participating..

freediver
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pooch2
82 posts
 

I have been very pleased with Accuphase and consider it to be my ed game SS Preamp and Class A amp. The integrated are also excellent. I would look at something which fits your budget, definitely used, these are built like tanks.

ghdprentice
6,965 posts
 

Audio Research Reference 160.

cycleforpeanuts
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On the Integrated side I would have to say my Ayon Triton. It’s fully tubed on the pre and amp side. I think the retail when it was new was around 10k, however I purchased it used for around 3k 2 years ago. 
 

It has so much detail and clarity I could not imagine replacing it. Plus it’s the sexiest looking amp ever! 

vinylvalet
897 posts
 

Coda S5.5

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lalitk
5,443 posts
 

As far Integrated goes, I was very impressed by Margules I-240 when I heard the demo at AXPONA 2024. Class A - 25wpc, with some NOS 12AU7 tubes, it has a potential of very nice intimate sound; worthy consideration for any midsize room.

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