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Which integrated amp?
Gato AMP -150.   If you are interested, I just posted mine for sale here on Agon.  I have to thin down the herd! 
Ayre Acoustics AX-5 Twenty
Who knows! It may sound like a $50,000 amp.  It’s been my experience that at a certain level there is less of a correlation of price to sound quality.  You should listen to as many amps as you can and if possible, work with a dealer that can let y... 
Ayre Acoustics AX-5 Twenty
I am not hearing anything "dark" with the Ayre gear.  It's a perfect match for my Totem Element Metal speakers.  It's all about synergy so take anyone's advice (mine included) with  a grain of salt.  I have been through several integrated amps ove... 
Gryphon Diablo 300: at the top of Integrated Amps?
@inna, I am not sure what relevance the passing of Charlie has on the future of Ayre.   His designs live on as will the company IMO. 
Gryphon Diablo 300: at the top of Integrated Amps?
Ayre AX-5 Twenty.   Shockingly great sound.   
Upgrading form Pass integrated amplifier to a better one
denon1, congrats on the new acquisition.  I look forward to your review.   
No frills balanced ss integrated amp?
Gato AMP150.   
New McIntosh MA 8900 Integrated amp
There are plenty of US dealers. Call Ivan Messer at Legend AV for the best deal on Accuphase.  
Upgrading form Pass integrated amplifier to a better one
denon1.  Can you tell me where I can audition the Diablo 300?   I am getting the itch for an upgrade! 
Upgrading form Pass integrated amplifier to a better one
Better in all aspects and nothing missing in the bass department. It's almost impossible to find an Accuphase dealer who has the item as a demo, available for in-home trial. 
Upgrading form Pass integrated amplifier to a better one
denon1 - IMO - yes. I owned the E-470 and it was good but not great. It had plenty of power but lacked some finesse that only Class A can impart. You are correct, the Accuphase is grossly overpriced due to importer’s ridiculous mark up. I never pa... 
Upgrading form Pass integrated amplifier to a better one
I own an Accuphase E-600 and I am always questioning myself in terms of what would be the next step up. The new E-650 will be an improvement over my model. The first one is slated for delivery in December and will be available to hear in MA at Leg... 
Accuphase E-470 or Luxman 590ax II ?
I have a VPI Classic TT.  I like it a lot. I sold the 803's since I moved and my new room was too small for that speaker.  
Dealers hijacking the discussions
sondermn+1   thank you! 
Accuphase E-470 or Luxman 590ax II ?
builder3 - I was using Aerial Acoustics 7T until a few months ago when I purchased some Totem Element Metals. I am considering a high-end tube rig so these will be more "tube friendly". I will be selling my E-600 in a few weeks to fund the upgrade...