greginnh

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Just retired and want to get back to vinyl listening
builder3, did you buy your Luxman from mountainsong?   If so, that was originally my amp!! 
Just retired and want to get back to vinyl listening
The Accuphase units only need a phono card that is inserted into the back of the amp.   I think the Pass would need a stand alone phono stage. 
Just retired and want to get back to vinyl listening
A "like new" Luxman L-590AX integrated was just posted for sale on this web site.  It's a phenomenal amp!  
Just retired and want to get back to vinyl listening
The Accuphase is only slightly better than the Luxman and it does not come with a phono stage. I have owned both brands and amp currently running an Accuphase E-600, which is an additional $2,000.  If I had to do it over again, I would have kept m... 
Looking for Better Jitter Reduction in a DAC
WFS Remedy 
Gryphon Diablo 300: at the top of Integrated Amps?
raindog 031 pretty much nailed it.  The McIntosh is not in the same league as the brands mentioned.   
Accuphase Integrated Amp - E600 or E470
smoffatt,The Accuphase phono card is quite good.  I suspect that your separate phono stage would sound better though. 
Top integrated with MC phono section
Luxman has a MC/MM phono stage built in to their integrated amps. The phono stage on the L-590AX is quite good and dead quiet. Accuphase integrated amps do not have built in phono stages. They have phono cards that go in a slot at the back of the ... 
Amp recommendations
The Accuphase will have more than adequate power to drive your speakers.  The MA8000 will always have a better resale value than most other gear in case you get a case of "upgradeitis".  
Amp recommendations
There is an Accuphase E-470 with phono stage for sale on this site.  It will run circles around the McIntosh Integrated amps. 
Why do McIntosh come with cheap plastic remotes?
Quality of the McIntosh remote is inconsistent with the gear it controls.  I've owned dozens of other brands and never experienced this. Seriously, they should take a closer look at this.   
Please help me find amp that sounds like a Jadis I50
+1 on the PrimaLuna 
Considering switching from Audio Research to PrimaLuna, troube with VS115 amp
Wish I could be there - too long of a trip from NH! 
DCS Vivaldi stacks vs Esoteric Grandioso G1, D1, P1 stacks
The dealer in MA has a full Grandiso set up to hear.  
Accuphase Integrated Amp - E600 or E470
Donjr, it was quite a journey but well worth it.  It's a great integrated amp.  I love it!