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| All-in-one integrated, 10-15K range, class A/B only @ebmare you just trolling as usual? Or can you find me an dac+streamer+amp+preamp+2 ICs +3 PCs under 15k retail that would beat a Boulder 866? | |
| All-in-one integrated, 10-15K range, class A/B only @arro222 , it's not mentioned because it has no DAC/streamer built-in. @freediver , yes for me SS typically beats tubes almost always at a far lower cost, but for a second system I would like to try SS for its other benefits. But thanks for the in... | |
| All-in-one integrated, 10-15K range, class A/B only A few clarifications about my hunt, based on some of the questions people have asked. I was thinking through it and came up with these.Why only Class A/B?I tried a Class D all-in-one, it didn't work out.Why the price point 10-15K?The above mention... | |
| All-in-one integrated, 10-15K range, class A/B only @sidekick_i What, in your opinion, would be the best speaker pairing with the 866?@hedwigstheme, thanks, will keep that in mind. BTW which unit are you referring to with regards to the 4ohm dip? | |
| All-in-one integrated, 10-15K range, class A/B only I for one am a fan of the 866 design, especially the tilted front portion that makes the touchscreen actually usable not just a gimmicky nice to have.in some ways it’s design is why it’s also number one in my list.but of course everyone has their ... | |
| All-in-one integrated, 10-15K range, class A/B only @sidekick_i Thanks for your message. Appreciate your input, the Ypsilon sounds like an interesting addition but is outside my price point it seems. Unless I find one used.@jamesdowningelliott Thanks for your message. Yes, I think I would love the ... | |
| All-in-one integrated, 10-15K range, class A/B only That's very interesting. Replacing an Dag Momentum integrated with something 1/5th its price. Did he say he liked it better?Just looked it up, it weighs 60kgs, 60kgs!!Totally removes it out of consideration, but am still interested in knowing more... | |
| All-in-one integrated, 10-15K range, class A/B only @highend666,Have you heard the Bladelius? It looks intriguing and the price is right. How do you describe them, in comparison to some other better know brands?Since I heard an Engstrom amp (the best amp I have heard, ever), I am now enamoured by s... | |
| All-in-one integrated, 10-15K range, class A/B only Okay current list in order of preference, top to bottom:Boulder 866brinkmann voltaireDartzeel lhc-208aesthetix mimashegel 590ml585.5krell 300idiablo 300 (used, I prefer new)mcintosh ma9000did I miss something? | |
| Top notch integrated vs DAC direct into stereo amp DAC into integrated, any day of the year. I have not played at your level. But been trying to eliminate preamps forever it seems like, and I can’t. At your level, you are not short of funds, why would you, it doesn’t even make sense, given how muc... | |
| All-in-one integrated, 10-15K range, class A/B only I will add Krell 300i to the list. Thanks.Ooooooo....Brinkmann sounds amazing. Thanks for the heads up. Will keep an eye out. This might be the first real competitor to the 866, in my mind.This is turning out to be very very useful so far. Appreci... | |
| All-in-one integrated, 10-15K range, class A/B only @heshfran, Thanks for your helpful post. Pass would be ruled out for now, since it's not an all-in-one, but will keep it in mind if I move away from my "all-in-one" mentality.ML 585.5 I will add to the list. Thanks.@jperry Thanks for the clarifica... | |
| All-in-one integrated, 10-15K range, class A/B only Yes! Mimas was on my list as well. It's class D, but has tube pre stage so might work. I will check it out.Isn't the Gryphon 300, 22K? Might have to look at used.Yes, if I look at Hegel it will be the 590. So I won't have to wonder what I am missi... | |
| All-in-one integrated, 10-15K range, class A/B only @fastfreight, The Mola Mola integrated amp, Kula, with DAC/streaming module seems to be listing at 22K. Wayyyy outside my price-point! | |
| All-in-one integrated, 10-15K range, class A/B only @maxwave, Thank you so much for the link. This review provides so much rich information about the 866. |