Integrated that blew you away


Like most I run separates but am looking to downsize but also upgrade. So for the first time since I decided I wanted as close to a world class system as I could afford, I’m looking at integrated amps.

 

So if you’re a separates guy/gal but heard an integrated that really struck you. Please share. I want to hear all the steamy details. The speakers, the source, the pursed lips and steamy glances.

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The NAD M33 got an awful lot of love when it came out. PuriFi amp, Dirac Live, BluOS streaming, MM/MC phono. 
 

But the best integrated amps I have heard is from Ayre. 

When I was shopping for an integrated I auditioned Pass int250, Dag Prog int and Gryphon Diablo 300. I decided on the D300, works great with my Magnepan 3.7x.

McIntosh MA6600 integrated amp.  As soon as I saw and heard it at Audio Classics, I purchased it.  The Parasound HINT integrated I had at the time is like a toy compared to the McIntosh integrated.  I play it every single day for hours on end as it’s in my office system and have no desire to change it.  It’s a perfect match for the JBL L100 Classic speakers and SVS sub. 
 

I had quite a few integrated amps in that system prior to the Mac, a Rogue Cronus Magnum with the KT120 tubes, a Parasound Halo, a Classe integrated that went back to Quebec 3 times for cold solder joints and I didn’t like it’s very dark sound, Parasound HINT integrated.  The Mac blows all the others away.  

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FYI - I own the Musical Fidelity M6si integrated amp and am genuinely surprised by how good it sounds-I’m very happy with my decision. The M6si delivers excellent performance, features, and power. According to Musical Fidelity, “Internally, the M6si is configured as two independent monobloc power amps with a separate preamp. It is, in fact, a preamp with two monobloc power amps that just happen to share the same casework. The M6si has 220wpc, very low distortion, outstanding noise ratio, and an extremely flat frequency response”.

Synergy between components is key to a great audio system, and in my setup, the M6si is clearly a perfect match for my PMC speakers. Its high power, stability, and versatility makes It a “destination product” that rivals much more expensive amplifiers. I hope this helps.