tomic601 got it right Aesthetix MIMAS at 7k and Belles aria sign5.5k
Enjoy the Music
Tom
Enjoy the Music
Tom
Best Integrated that you've heard under $5k
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The only one I have heard, thus the absolute best without question: my Cayin A88T (I got version 1 for 16 ohm taps). Just biased (internal adjusters) by VAS. Version 2 and 3 omit the16 ohm tap and add external bias control. This review is why I took a chance, darn glad I did! https://6moons.com/audioreviews/cayin/a88t.html I prefer KT88’s to optional 6550’s, I prefer ultra-linear mode (45 wpc) rather than it’s optional triode mode (22wpc) which can be remotely toggled, thus easy to compare. You don’t hear more volume when you switch, just a slight difference is sound characteristic. Awesome build quality and sound. Happily it sounds like my 1958 Vintage Fisher 80Z tube monos, but with the modern features of an integrated and remote. If I didn’t need 16 ohm, I would definitely want to hear a Raven with the built in optional crossover for a sub. |
I should have added the CODA CSiB integrated that I sold and bought the CODA separates. The CSiB is an excellent sounding piece. The KRELL K-300i I linked above is smoother (Class A first 90 watts) and is being compared favorably to $13450 Boulder and $40K D’Agastino on Stereophile. I put mine up for sale last week to raise some cash for another upgrade and then came to my senses. I removed the ad. |