Dual mono integrated amps

i have both the kinki exm1 and the primare i-30

both are excellent, kinki improves with replacement of key op amps (i did mine with sparkos)... resultant sound has a supreme crystal clarity with tremendous bass drive... an overtly powerful and exacting sound, some speakers do better with this type of amp

primare is more organic, warmer and smoother, excellent detail and drive but moves midrange forward and gives it more of a sense of body, more tube like in character... it is a special amp for sure

both are just terrific, great values, built like absolute tanks

@jjss49 

Thanks for sharing your experience. 

How do you think the i-30 would do with harbeths from a treble and mid-range standpoint? I have Shl5+'s.

Thanks for sharing your experience.

How do you think the i-30 would do with harbeths from a treble and mid-range standpoint? I have Shl5+’s.

yes indeed, i ran exactly that pairing in our second home system for several years... terrific combination... the primare’s sweet treble and immense low end grip is just what the shl5+ (my set were older non xd's) needs and the midrange excellence is exactly what you would expect 👍

Belles Aria Dual Mono integrated is designed with that logic in mind. I believe the higher end Signature and Virtuoso also follow that model. I have heard the full line and they are amazing. Belles also puts out a dual monoblock product and a separate Aria preamp that has gotten sterling reviews. I have been pondering those for awhile but the stock market decline has put that on hold.

Check out the Boulder 866.  Great sounding Integrated from a wonderful company.