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All-in-one integrated, 10-15K range, class A/B only

For a second system. I want to buy a SS all-in-one integrated. At least 200W in 8ohm.

When I say all-in-one means it has to have DAC built-in (preferable a very nice DAC commensurate to the price point of the system). I would highly prefer a streamer built-in as well.

Am super excited about the new Boulder 866. It seems to be the only one satisfying all the criterion.

Another option could be the Accuphase E-800 with DAC module (but no streaming).
DAG Progression but it crosses 18K without DAC.

Any other options?
I am not interested in anything Class-D. It has to be Class A/B amplifier.

Speakers are TBD as well.


essrand
rdoc
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Check out the Boulder 866.
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onhwy61
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The problem with how the OP stated his question is that he specified a price floor.  It reads that he won't consider products that cost less than $10k.  Why?  I don't know.  Is that amount some magical demarcation line of quality?
fastfreight
689 posts
 
I felt the same way about class D..until I heard the Mola Mola Kalugas.
The Mola Mola Tambaqui DAC is amazing..so I would not rule out the new Mola Mola Integrated with internal streamer and DAC and Phono option.  Ken
essrand OP
295 posts
 
@onhwy61
thanks. Didn’t realise it read like that. Still don’t think there was a need for those comments.

what I meant was my budget was 10-15k and it could be lower of course but didn’t believe I could get something as good as a boulder 866 for a lower price than 10k.
but who knows, hence the whole point of the post.
if I can Spend less why wouldn’t I? It doesn’t make sense that anyone would think like that.

essrand OP
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@david_ten 
agreed. That’s why I found the Boulder 866 very intriguing because according to the only review out there for it. The DAC within it is not a compromise. Whereas with other all in ones, you might compromising on the dac/streamer big time.
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