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@dorkwad I have heard good things about the Modwright, but am not familiar with them otherwise.  There is an integrated on USAudiomart for $2750. 
Considering Moving to an Integrated, Opinions Appreciated
@jsautter The 190 would definitely be powerful enough, but I don't want to shortchange myself on power and regret it later.  The McIntosh I am using is technically only rated at 50 watts(even though I think it is more like 75) and it does very wel... 
Considering Moving to an Integrated, Opinions Appreciated
@geof3 I like Peachtree's products and enjoyed the 220(which i still own), but it definitely does not sound as good as my separates.The Classe 2200i is appealing for the reasons you listed.  I am still considering it.My current thoughts are Hegel ... 
Considering Moving to an Integrated, Opinions Appreciated
@rbstehno I have looked at the Rogue in the past, but I am staying SS this go round.  I don't need a ton of power and I have read somewhere that the H190 sounded better than the H360(wattage excluded.) Maybe because it is a newer line? 
Considering Moving to an Integrated, Opinions Appreciated
@bjesien I seemed to recall several people singing their praises in the past, but I wasn't looking at the time.  Now, I agree, I'm not hearing anyone on the bandwagon now!  It is more difficult because I don't have local dealers for most of the go... 
Considering Moving to an Integrated, Opinions Appreciated
@willgolf I think I am going to go SS this go round.  My speakers are not too efficient. I have a friend that is in the process of starting a transformer business and I may build a beefy tube amp in the future.  The Ravens do like nice though. 
Considering Moving to an Integrated, Opinions Appreciated
@coffee-jerk Over the last 24 hours I have been doing a lot more research into the Hegel amps.  I really like what I am seeing.  Definitely on the short list. 
Considering Moving to an Integrated, Opinions Appreciated
@yyzsantabarbara I have enough to pay for the Hegel if I sold all of my spare stuff, but I'm sure it will take some time.  The 390 looks great, I like the feature set. 
Considering Moving to an Integrated, Opinions Appreciated
sfseay, thanks for the input.  I hadn't looked at the M10, I do like the looks.  I will look into the 2200i more as well.greg, You think there is a big difference in the 220 and 300?  i assumed they were fairly similar.  The Orchid definitely soun... 
$1300-1500 DAC
Nice deal!  I am late to the thread, but I really love my MHDT Labs Orchid as well.  Definitely worth checking out for anyone reading the thread later.  I am typically a value shopper and look for great used deals, but at $1100, I purchased it new... 
Standmount speakers. I have $5000.
As tbomb mentioned, the Adante are a remarkable deal right now.  One of my friends just picked up a pair.  My room is smaller than yours, but been happy with my 805's for a couple of years. 
Carver, THE standard of excellence IMO
I have several older Carver amps that I love.  I have been considering a Crimson, they seem to be a great bargain.  Most of the posts on this thread have reinforced that thought. 
SET amplifier recommendation
You have gotten plenty of input, but I thought I would chime in because I have 805's and have hooked them to many different amps.  The sensitivity is definitely an issue.  I have had them hooked to even some higher power tube amps(not SET) like Ca... 
3 great tube preamps. Which would you purchase?
The ZOTL does indeed thump, which I am not a fan of.  Just have to turn it on first.  
3 great tube preamps. Which would you purchase?
I was running a Peachtree Nova 220SE that I really liked.  I also have a sub optimal room and my listening position is near field which has always caused issues with sounndstage.  I just replaced the Peachtree with a microZOTL and it really is an ...