looking for a Integrated amp $6,000 range

iconicaudio OP9 posts01-18-2021 9:45pmI’m using the Legacy Focus and a pair of Magnapan smg-a on occasion.

For your mains, if your using these 94db efficient Legacy Focus your going to need a good strong (current) solid state amp of around 50->100w to deal with the low impedance "well". these speakers drop to 1.8ohm in the bass. Forget tubes unless they have a 2ohm speaker output tap

https://www.stereophile.com/images/archivesart/LEG20FIG1.jpg

However, a good, beefy solid-state amplifier will probably work better than a tube design.

For just $3k I suggest a John Curl designed 160w Parasound Halo Hint or later Hint6, it’s got everything even an ESS Sabre32 dac in it!!!
https://www.stereophile.com/content/parasound-halo-hint-6-integrated-amplifier

Or better a Gryphon Diablo 120 or 300 now your spending for even bigger quality.
https://gryphon-audio.dk/produkt-kategori/integrated-amplifiers/

Then there's Class-D, the new Technics SU-R1000 soon to be released this month looks like it could be real good.
https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/technics-su-r1000-a-new-class-d-gan-technology-integrated

Cheers George

Finding Gryphon Diablo for $6k must be impossible.

Finding Gryphon Diablo for $6k must be impossible.

Took me 1 min to find this one, that’s sold.
https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649599757-gryphon-diablo-120-integrated-amplifier/
This ones available price on application
https://www.audio-markt.de/en/market/gryphon-diablo-120-dac-exhib-4815978942
One here on Agon that expired he could be a go
https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisa1180-gryphon-diablo-120-solid-state

Cheers George

Yup, I remember that ad. So, it's not impossible, it's very difficult.

The Gryphon Diablo looks interesting. Hegel H 390 could be more readily available and the $6000 price point might get the job done for me. A brand of interest to me is the modwright KWI 225. Has anyone had any experience with this product?  
I’m grateful for all of the input from everyone out here !