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Integrated amp up grade?

Here's a little history. I have been a SS guy my entire life. My last being a Yba Passion Integre. Loved it, but I decided (with some strong suggestions from other audiophools) to move to a SET integrated after purchasing my Zu Definitions. This has been a marriage made in heaven. I never realized, never having speakers before that were sensitive enough to be driven by tubes, how wonderous the SET sound is. I was thinking Mastersounds 845 Compact. Cannot be found anywhere right now. They (being in Italy) don't have a US dealership. Suggestions? First hand experiences a plus or excellent second hand ones appreciated. thanks in :)
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Warren, a manufacturer you should check out is Don Garber of Fi. The Fi X would be a very affordable amp ($1300 with Magnequest transformers) and you could try 2A3 and 45 tubes with it. They are hand made in Brooklyn, NY and look stunning - more a work of art than an amplifier.

It will take about 2-3 months to assemble, but they sell used close to new prices and they are well worth the wait.

If you are looking for higher priced integrated I would have a look into Art Audio. There is enought impressive US manufacturers around without going abroad.

Good luck,

Rene
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