Serge, welcome back!!! [emoji106]

Hi Joel I’ll be joining you guys in the Jazz section shortly :thumbsup: Been a bit busy lately :sigh:

I’ve been testing a few different integrated amps over the past month including the Diablo 300 and E-800 - the Aesthetix Mimas isn’t one that is talked about much, but it has fantastic reviews, is very reasonably priced has a great DAC option and sounds very, very good

http://aesthetix.net/mimas.php

Any news on the search for a great integrated, Levitator?

I own the Diablo 300 and am very happy about it.
Had to choose a powerful integrated because of my difficult load Thiel CS 3.7 speakers.

I have the Vitus SIA-030 driving a pair of Marten Mingus Quintet 2. The SIA-030 and the Mingus Quintet 2 are the latest products from these manufacturers.

I have owned dozens of integrated amps over the last decade.

Based on my experience, I have yet to hear a better integrated amp than the CH Precision I1.

It has replaced my Luxman 900 separates and a DAC.

burmester 032 is mighty fine piece of gear

The Rowland Design Daemon integrated with Raidho speakers was one of the top 2 or 3 sounds at the Capital Audiofest this past Nov. Was quite surprised at what 1500wpc of Class D could do.

https://www.audioaficionado.org/atta...1&d=1674952151

Ooh! I'd love to hear that! I love a good integrated.

Listening to this right now...
https://photos.imageevent.com/puma_c...nt-Panel_1.jpg

The Inspiration is connected to its own dedicated Altaira...(at right).
https://photos.imageevent.com/puma_c...-Insp-Rack.jpg