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HEGEL 190, 390-400, 590-600
@alexbpm, Give me a break. The info from the AI was interesting but I never said it was accurate or that you should 100% reply on its answer for all the reasons you mentioned above. Everyone on this forum knows that you have to listen to a compone... 
D amps
See Java Hi-fi link as referenced above:  
D amps
@bernal737, I agree with the comments above. I owned the HYPEX NCore NC400 bridged class D amplifiers and did not like them. I switched to the Mola Mola Tambaqui HYPEX NC1200 DAC and still did not like the class D sound on these amps. As described... 
Is There A Better Solution?
@stesol, I suggest you call TMR, explain the situation and ask for some recommendations. Describe your needs, budget, etc. and see they suggest.  I did this several years ago and purchased the Musical Fidelity M6Si integrated amp.  I like it very... 
Dan D'Agostino Pendulum Intergrated review
The Pendulum Integrated Amplifier looks interesting. As posted above by @megabyte, I was also surprised about their spec saying the “amp has nearly 25,000 μF capacitor bank”. I would have expected this number to be higher. The amp is “Driven by a ... 
Budget integrated amp?
+1, I also would recommend the Music Fidelity M2si.  
Mcintosh MCD12000 issues
@joshziggie2021, +1, The best idea is to contact your dealer or McIntosh directly. Please keep us posted.  
Mcintosh MCD12000 issues
@joshziggie2021, I cannot solve your issue. Please call McIntosh Customer support. Their support is excellent.  
Mcintosh MCD12000 issues
The McIntosh MCD12000 experiencing multiple power cycles with clicks and tube activation may indicate a fault in the power supply or internal circuitry.  I suggest you contact McIntosh customer support. Users have reported that the McIntosh MCD12... 
HEGEL 190, 390-400, 590-600
“The Hegel H400 integrated amplifier, nicknamed “Streamliner,” is designed to deliver exceptional audio quality with a focus on efficiency and user experience.     •    Power Output: Provides 250W per channel into 8 ohms, ensuring dynamic and prec... 
HEGEL 190, 390-400, 590-600
“The Hegel H390’s dual mono design, often referred to as dualamp technology, significantly enhances sound quality by providing separate power supplies and circuits for each channel. This setup effectively creates two independent mono amplifiers wi... 
HEGEL 190, 390-400, 590-600
And even more: ”The Hegel H590’s new volume control offers several benefits that enhance its usability and sound quality:     1.    Digital Control: Unlike a standard potentiometer, the H590 uses a digitally controlled switched resistor network, ... 
HEGEL 190, 390-400, 590-600
And more info: “The Hegel H590 stands out in sound quality compared to the H360 due to several enhancements:     1.    Power and Control: The H590 delivers over 300W per channel into 8 ohms, which is significantly more than the H360. This increas... 
HEGEL 190, 390-400, 590-600
More info: ”The Hegel H190 and H390 differ in several key aspects: Sound Quality and Performance • H390: Offers superior sound quality with better separation, imaging, and a warmer, more lifelike sound compared to the H190. It handles complex mu... 
HEGEL 190, 390-400, 590-600
I asked Perplexity AI your question and its answer is below.   This is FYI only and I suggest you do additional research to include listening to these amps.  Please see below for background info only: “The Hegel integrated amplifiers, including...