My Triad of Integrateds

Whenever someone says they are looking for an integrated, I think they should try brands:

Because I hear them as quite different sounding. What about you? Is there a constellation of integrateds you think buyers should experience?

erik_squires07-12-2019 3:50pm

noodlyarm Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 89 posts 07-13-2019 at 05:24am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Interestingly absent are Krell, Musical Fidelity, BAT, Plinius, PrimaLuna, Parasound, and Nord. I’m looking for a high quality <$5k used integrated with HT bypass and subwoofer out; these were the brands I’ve come across... Of these the Nord looks to be the most interesting as they are reported to sound very class A tube-like, but I’ve not heard one. I’m thinking I’d prefer a tube pre and SS amp hybrid integrated. Any thoughts on these?