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Hello All,

I'm on a search for a very specific type of integrated. I am upgrading my system from the top of the stream down. I go all digital / Lossless quality or higher so the logical start was with the DAC. I just received my Yggdrasil which I absolutely LOVE and feel that I got a much better value than I was expecting (even with all the praise online it met and exceeded my expectations).

My quest continues with the integrated. I am looking for a company that spends very little on marketing and works to move as much of the value for the money to the product itself. Very high value is important to me, I want to get value above the price and I don't want to pay for anything I don't need (such as a built-in DAC as I already have one). The more musical and the higher the clarity the better. My short list is pretty short- the SimAudio Moon 600i and Ayre's integrated.  Some other factors are below. I typically buy new but I'm open to a good value in a used product as well.

Budget (only for the integrated): $8K+/-
Music preference: classical, light rock, pop
End speakers:  It is between Accoustic Zen Crescendo / Vandy Quatros / Wilson Sophias / Revel Salon Ultimas 
Power: 150 WPC+ into 8 ohm

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sense63
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The Vinnie Rossi LIO is a no brainer for several reasons:

- It’s the best integrated I’ve ever heard and it doesn’t need expensive power cords as it’s "off the grid".
- It’s 25wpc aren’t your typical power rating.....it seems to be much more robust. I have a pair of ProAc D30R’s at 90db into 4ohms and the LIO doesn’t even break a sweat. (It does produce 45wpc into 4ohms.)
- You get 30 days of trying it in your home before you make a decision. If you don’t like it, you send it back. Who else will do that?
- Customer service with Vinnie is second to none.
- Modular unit. If you decide to add something or change something, you only add or change the module.
- The AZ Crescendo is very easy to drive and the LIO will handle these with ease. Also, the Crescendo likes tubes and you have the tube preamp section with the LIO.
- It doesn’t weigh a ton so you avoid getting a hernia when moving it.
- You can configure the look the way you want it.
- Made in the USA
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