Integrated amp recs needed

[TommyC]

Originally Posted by CGabriel

If you don't want to ever need to upgrade again.
A audio Research REF75 integrated.

There's a Ref75 integrated?

[bvdiman]

Originally Posted by TommyC

There's a Ref75 integrated?

Caelin must have meant the ARC VSi75 :

The Audio Research VSI 75 Integrated Amplifier Review | STEVE HUFF PHOTOS

Agree that this is another great contender within given price bracket, that is if Mike doesn't mind a tube unit.

[CGabriel]

Originally Posted by bvdiman

Caelin must have meant the ARC VSi75 : The Audio Research VSI 75 Integrated Amplifier Review | STEVE HUFF PHOTOS Agree that this is another great contender within given price bracket, that is if Mike doesn't mind a tube unit.

er yeah, VSi75
It is good enough they could have put a REF on it.

[Formerly YB-2]

Mike mentioned solid-state and 100wpc+.
The McIntosh integrated amps with their signature autoformer outputs all make 150wpc, or more. I thought the MA6600 was a terrific integrated amp and would guess the newer models are every bit its match. All are well under $10K.
Also, the larger of the current Bryston integrated amps, the B135, looks like a very nice piece and I've always thought very highly of the Bryston gear I've owned.
Another big plus - both made in NA.

[essjay]

Pass Labs INT-150

[Mike82ARP]

How about some weighing in on McIntosh vs Accuphase. Say MA7800 vs E360? Pretty close in price. I'm sure there are some who've heard both and can comment.

[livestrong]

Here's a recommendation you probably won't see all too often. Vincent Audio SV-237 hybrid integrated rated at 150w per channel and my favorite part, the first 10W of pure Class A goodness. (or previous version SV-236MK) Comes in at about 1/4 of your budget and I think it could make you happy for a lifetime! I had the McIntosh MAC6700 and enjoyed that - especially all of the features. But if I'm being 100% honest, the Vincent had the ability to put a smile on my face every time I fired it up

[2fastdriving]

If you want to really be shocked, get a NAD 375BEE. I was absolutely blown away by mine when I got it. It stands up against my Ref5/Ref75 combo when driving Sasha's. It's not quite as lush and involving, but man, it costs 15 times less. I know it sounds crazy, but when I hooked it up, I was in awe of it when I gave it a world-class source and speakers.

You might be able to borrow one from your dealer, too. I think Ivan sells NAD now too.

[CGabriel]

Originally Posted by 2fastdriving

If you want to really be shocked, get a NAD 375BEE. I was absolutely blown away by mine when I got it. It stands up against my Ref5/Ref75 combo when driving Sasha's. It's not quite as lush and involving, but man, it costs 15 times less. I know it sounds crazy, but when I hooked it up, I was in awe of it when I gave it a world-class source and speakers. You might be able to borrow one from your dealer, too. I think Ivan sells NAD now too.

+1 on the NAD. Good suggestion. Or, the NAD M3.

[Pider]

Originally Posted by CGabriel

+1 on the NAD. Good suggestion. Or, the NAD M3.

+2 on the NAD. I still use my 356bee SE integrated in my hangar system, and I continue to be happy with its performance.

I am curious about the MA6600, and now the PrimaLuna Dialogue Premium HP integrated, although the latter is tubed.