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Bulletproof Integrated suggestions
Hello guys...
I am looking for an Integrated Amplifier to take care of the Audio for TV/Movies and Music. Not interested in HT multichannel (already have a dedicated HT room), and not interested in Separates for this set up (already have another room with separates). Associated Equipment: Speakers: Usher BE10 Focal Utopia BE Sub Sources: Music: Aurender X100/ Playback Designs MPD-3 Movies: Oppo BDP105d (thinking in using the dedicated Stereo Outputs) TV: SKY HD Tuner: Magnum Dynalab Etude (believe it or not, still listen to radio It will probably be used 4-6-8 hours a day, so looking for SS and not class A (too damn hot)... something reliable, simple to use and good sounding, that it can be left on all day if needed. Was looking for a Mac Integrated (MA8000), as they look bombproof (are they?).... but open for suggestions... Cheers! |
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A lot of great options in the same range as the M8000. You might also look at the Simaudio Moon 600i, the new Cambridge Audio Edge, Luxman L-509x, and the Pass Labs integrateds. I would consider the features you want (e.g. tone controls, phono stage, internal DAC, etc.) and narrow the list from there.
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Tony D'Agostino Momentum S250 MxV & HD pre; Linn Klimax Organik DSM, SonicTransporter, EtherRegen; Acoustic Signature Typhoon Neo, Koetsu RSP, Boulder 1108; Sf Il Cremonese; Shunyata Everest, Altaira, Sigma & Alpha v2 |
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I have an Gryphon Diablo 300 w built in DAC. It is a solid piece of gear and sounds magnificent. And - it has twin full-range subwoofer outlets. 80 punds of pure pleasure.
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... jeje just kidding.... Would love to hear a Diablo 300, would you imagine him playing 8-10 hours a day?... does it get very hot to the touch?... |
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OP - where do you live? I think that might play into the decision wrt service and support.
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Main System: Amati Futura Mains Amati Homage VOX Center, Proac Response 1sc Rears, Three MC2301's for L,C,R MC 602 for the rears C 1100, MX 151, MCD 1100, MR 80 Nottingham Dais with Wave Mechanic Sumiko Palo Santos Presentation SurfacePro 3, RPi 4, ROON, WW Starlight Platinum USB, Schiit Yggdrasil, Benchmark DAC3 HGC MX 151, OppO BDP-95, JVC RS-500 DILA projector, 106" diagonal Stewart Luxus Screenwall Deluxe with Studiotek 130 G3 material. Lake House: Ohm F, MC 275V, C2300, MR 77, Rega P3 OnDeck: McIntosh MAC 4300v |
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Another Gryphon Diablo 300 owner here. Terrific integrated. Another that's similar is the Pass Int-250. Both of these have some Class A bias, so they're not cool to the touch, but IMO the heat is manageable. Mine is usually on 10 - 12 hrs/day.
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I live in Costa Rica... only have a Mcintosh representative.... a Levinson and that is it... but I would probably buy from the US and import it...
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Love Costa Rica! We have stayed near Potrero, up in the hills. Beautiful.
I would just consider the ability to service the equipment you buy should there be a problem. You always hope that there will never be an issue....but then reality strikes!
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Main System: Amati Futura Mains Amati Homage VOX Center, Proac Response 1sc Rears, Three MC2301's for L,C,R MC 602 for the rears C 1100, MX 151, MCD 1100, MR 80 Nottingham Dais with Wave Mechanic Sumiko Palo Santos Presentation SurfacePro 3, RPi 4, ROON, WW Starlight Platinum USB, Schiit Yggdrasil, Benchmark DAC3 HGC MX 151, OppO BDP-95, JVC RS-500 DILA projector, 106" diagonal Stewart Luxus Screenwall Deluxe with Studiotek 130 G3 material. Lake House: Ohm F, MC 275V, C2300, MR 77, Rega P3 OnDeck: McIntosh MAC 4300v |
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The Gryphon Diablo is such a cool looking integrated amplifier. Not that I have a list, but the 3 best looking integrateds to me are the Diablo, The D'agostino Momentum and the class A Accuphase (E800?) one that's on here a lot.
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Library: Speakers: Avalon Acoustics Isis, Subwoofers: (2) REL Acoustics 212SE Amplification: D’agostino Momentum preamplifier, D’agostino S250 stereo amplifier Digital: dCS Rossini CD/SACD transport, dCS Rossini DAC/streamer/master clock. Analog: Brinkmann Taurus table, Lyra Etna Lambda, Audio Research Ref. Phono 3 |
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