greginnh

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New McIntosh MA252
I just received mine yesterday, using it in my office rig.  I am very impressed with build and sound quality.  When I get around to it, I will compare it with my PrimaLuna Dialogue Premium integrated.   
Integrateds: Why do they all SUCK?
@markmendenhall    - this is brilliant!   It made me laugh (and it was much needed)!!  Thank you! 
Integrateds: Why do they all SUCK?
Study up on the design of the Ayre AX-5 Twenty. Then take a listen. You will be amazed.  
Integrateds: Why do they all SUCK?
@scaresta - I totally agree with you.  I own an E-600 (office rig) and it's a great piece.   OP has not stated a budget so it might be beyond his price threshold.  
Integrateds: Why do they all SUCK?
@beetlemania,I agree with you.  You would spend at least twice the price of an AX-5 Twenty to better its performance.  I just went through an fairly exhaustive journey over the last two years.   The Ayre is a game changer for sure.  I didn't menti... 
Integrateds: Why do they all SUCK?
Luxman L-590AX ii.  List price of $8,995.  None better at that price IMO. 
Ayre AX-5 Integrated Amplifier
@jafant I sold my Luxman last year.  I have my Accuphase E-600 in my office.  Regards,greg  
Ayre AX-5 Integrated Amplifier
I love my AX-5 Twenty.  It’s still not fully broken in and continues to improve even with 150 hours of use.   
Ayre AX-5 Integrated Amplifier
List is now $14,995.  Still worth every penny IMO.  
This is for Georgehifi especially but others can chime in.
@audiotroy - you and I had a rather lengthy conversation about gear last year.  It was clear you were and still are a HUGE proponent of T+A gear. Given your level of confidence that it will outperform virtually 90% of the brands discussed on this ... 
Picking a Tube integrated amp
I have owned my PrimaLuna DiaLogue Premium integrated for 3 years now. Trouble free and built like a tank! 
Full-sounding SS amps (besides Pass)
Ayre 
Upgrading form Pass integrated amplifier to a better one
@denon1 - good move on the Esoteric upgrade going from K-05X to K01X.  I did exactly the same thing earlier this year.  A few months ago, I also purchased an Aurender N10.    You will be handsomely rewarded!Congrats! 
@inna Tell me your speakers and I'll tell you who you are
Totem Acoustic Element Metal in audio roomAudio Physic Tempo Special Edition in living roomKlipsch Heresy III in office 
Luxman 505UX vs. Luxman 550AX Integrated Amps
I owned a Luxman L-590AX integrated for about a year.   It’s a great amp and provides excellent value for all the features it has.  I’ve gone up the food chain a bit to Accuphase E-600 (twice the price as the Luxman when you add the cost of a phot...