+1 @arafiq on the Quicksilver Integrated have one in my office pushing Klipsch RP600M and it sounds awesome Qualitron X200 is going in the Reference System on Thursday.
Considering an integrated
I’ve been thinking about downsizing my system but am concerned about SQ. I would like to get an all in one integrated (or receiver). New or (slightly) used, tube or SS. It would need a built in phono section (LOMC) and a headphone amp/ jack. I have a budget of maybe up to $10k but would consider going higher if need be. I want to part with everything but my speakers (Zu Def 4), TT and CD player. Obviously I don’t need much power. My concern is mainly the phono section. Sound now is glorious with virtually no ticks or pops. Do you think it’s possible to achieve the same (or better) SQ with a built in phono stage?
Current setup;
Art Audio Carissa (16 wpc)
Art Audio dm- vps
Art Audio Vinyl One
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I think you should put the Luxman LX-380 (link below) on your audition list. I have had a number of phono preamps in the past including the Art Audio Vinyl One. Currently using a Luxman CL-38uC with built in phono stage, and no issue in that it is as good as the Art Audio maybe better (I didn't have them both at the same time) with some vintage Luxman tube amps. My system is posted of you want to see it. http://www.luxman.com/product/detail.php?id=16 |
I have an Octave V80 SE integrated with a Super Black Box with built-in MC phono stage and it is one fantastic amp! It takes time for break-in, but the sound is incredible! I’m using it to power Dynaudio Heritage Special speakers. My source is a Rega P10 with the Apheta3 cartridge. I have higher-end Audioquest cabling and a Niagara 5k. Soundstage is unbelievable and the background is super quiet. I couldn’t recommend this integrated more! |
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