My Triad of Integrateds

I bought a Ayre A7e to use with KEF LS50s in a secondary setup in which the source is Roon via a microRendu/Ayre Codex.  I've been very impressed with this little integrated bought used for about $1500.  It has the same sense of refinement I enjoy with the Ayre 5/Twenty digital hub, preamp, and amp I use with KEF Ref 1s in my primary setup.  That secondary setup is very satisfying and really all I need.

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Totally agree on Luxman, Ayre, and Pass Labs Int line for Integrated. Not so much for Arcam.

Another brand if you can afford it to check out Integrated: Vitus

Depends on desired budget and topology (tube vs SS) and speaker choice. There are alot of great choices up and down the food chain.

I have owned a Pass Labs INT-30 and very much enjoyed it.  However in my 15’x12’ listening room with a 8’x4’ window and a sliding glass door combined with the Florida heat I sold it as it increased the room temperature by 3-5 degrees.

Having said that, I'm very pleased with the Mark Levinson 585 that replaced it.  You owe it to yourself to give a Mark Levinson integrated a listen.