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Which Integrated Amp

I currently have a complete Audia flight setup, FL100 Amp, Audia FLight Pre and CD One that I use to drive Verity Parsifal Ovation speakers. I have recently moved and have to have my system in my primary living area instead of a dedicated room. I would like to move to an integrated amp to reduce the footprint and WAF, but don't want to give up the sound quality. I am currently looking at the Magnum Dynalab 309 and the PAS Int-150. Does anybody have any additional recomendation or any thoughts on these two integrated amps.
mabrooks51
mabrooks51 OP
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Thanks Matt, I have tried the Audia flight integrated, but there is a large difference going from thier Class A amp and pre to the integrated. I have hear the McIntosh and am not a fan as I find it a little to warm, but I agree it does look nice in a very clasic McIntosh way. I have heard the ASR which is a great system, but is a larger integrated them my current combination.
mimberman
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Well, if Mac is too warm, I would definitely give the Pass a try, as well as the Sim i-7. Some people love the Plinius 9200, but I didn't. The GamuT DI150 integrated is very interesting--something worth checking out. Some people on Agon like the new Jeff Rowland Continuum. I heard their concerto, which I thought was brash, but totally different amps. Burmester, if that's an option (dunno your budget),

GamuT or Sim would be the ones I'd try first, but that's just me.
jasonparmenter
29 posts
 
My opinion is a bit biased but I would second the recommendation for the Pass INT 150, it is a stunning Integrated amplifier and competes against high end separate components that cost a lot more.
The Synergy of the pre-power stage in the Pass INT 150 is excellent, Very highly recommended.
Thanks Jason.
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jmcgrogan2
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I haven't heard the new Pass integrated amp, so I cannot say anything in that regard.
I currently own one of the last pairs of Verity Parsifal Encore speakers manufactured, just before the Ovation's came out. I'm currently using a VAC Avatar Super integrated amp with upgraded tubes, and I'm very happy with it. I can relate to your complaint about the Mac being warm, as the VAC is a bit warm too. I've found that the VAC-Verity combo works best with silver cables.

I do prefer the VAC over any SS that I've heard, but again, I have not listened to the Pass.

Cheers,
John
revrob
105 posts
 
I had the Audia Flight 2 integrated amp and did not like it. I now have a LSA Signature integrated amp and love it. I have it paired with a Cary 306/200 and Salk HT3 speakers and I feel it is a great combination.

Now if I had the money I would definitely buy the Pass Integrated. I have not hear it but every Pass product that I have had the pleasure of listening to has been outstanding.

Good luck.
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