Integrateds I'm lusting after....
Audio Research DSI-200 Class D. Gorgeous! $6k
Conrad Johnson CA-200. Novel approach to preamp section. $6.5k NAD M2 - Claims to be first true digital amp. Replace my DAC, Pre, and Amp in one fell swoop! Great reviews on this but not in love with the appearance. -$6k Plinius Hautonga - Latest top of the line intergrated from plinius. Typical gorgeous finish from plinius. - $5.6k Haven't heard any of these, but they are all on my radar as a possible replacement for my existing gear. |
Have you considered the Balanced Audio Technology VK-300x? It's in that same price range.
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Personally, not sure Class D amps are the way to go. They're fine for powering subs, but for general audio amplification, I still think Class A/Class A/B is the way to go.
Get the C-J....you get close to Premier 350 levels of power and that C-J preamp magic. Most examples on Audiogon sell for about $4500. I believe there is one on there right now. Plus, you get C-J's famous customer service, they still service everything they have ever built, and excellent resale value. |
Here is an integrated amplifier I lust over, the DarTZell CTH-8550 ($21K)
Photo from Stereophile http://www.stereophile.com/images/ar.../809dart.1.jpg |
Yeah, I lust after that one, too...and I've actually heard it one three separate occasions...it's amazing. Pricey, though.
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I lust after this integrated - even if I never play a note of music through it.
I actually owned this Gamut amp and sold it . . . stupid me! http://www.audioaficionado.org/membe...grated-amp.jpg |
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Sexy Amp.............it got a great review as well. |
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Regards, Jim |
I once owned the ARC Dsi-200 and it did not work well with my speakers and sonic preference.
The unit looks nice, has a great feature set and has received a lot of positive reviews. I wanted to love it, but it simply could do no justice for my Revel Studio 2's. |
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