many hybrids actually simply use a tube buffer...the BAT VK3000SE uses a real tube preamp but does not offer a DAC. It does offer an optional phono
Looking for a hybrid integrated to do it all!
Hi everyone, I'm sure this request will draw some ire from the "separates only" crowd but here goes! I'm looking to transition my separate preamp/DAC/amp stack to a more minimalist setup fairly soon but have had some trouble turning up possible components. Here are my rough requirements:
- Needs to be a hybrid tube/SS design as I like the tube sound too much to let go
- Needs to have a high quality integrated DAC
- Should be well built and competently designed with good components
- Has to output a decent amount of current (around 100wpc @ 4 ohms)
- This is subjective but it needs to be aesthetically pleasing
- Bonus points if it has a high quality integrated phono stage (not a must since I'm willing to go separate on this)
- Bonus points if it has a remote
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How about a Rogue Sphinx http://www.rogueaudio.com/Products_sphinx.htm Ticks all of your boxes minus the DAC, plus it gets great reviews and has a good phono stage. Plenty of money left over within your budget for a DAC. Heck the Schiit Modi 3 is excellent at $100. https://www.schiit.com/products/modi-1?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIj6ec0tGh6AIVTtbACh02DglTEAAYASAAEgJNxvD_BwE |
If you can find a used Peachtree Grand Integrated X1, it ticks off most of your boxes, sort of. It has a tube buffer and is Class D amplification. I like the newer Peachtree Nova 300 better. It has a really good DAC and a decent phono stage and takes up a lot less space than the Grand Integrated. No tubes though. I recently bought a Vincent SV 237 integrated, which is a true tube/solid state device. The preamp section is tubed and the amp section is class AB with the first 10 watts in class A, 150 watts at 8 ohms, 250 at 4 ohms. It does have a USB DAC, but I've never used it and have no idea whether it's any good or not. No phono stage. It does have a remote. |
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