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Recommendations for a integrated amp

Lately I have been thinking going integrated from separates. I been interested in an integrated amp so I can keep it simpler with less signal chain. Also am looking for one that has a USB input so I can eliminate my interface as a dac. I am mainly looking SS but is not limited to. My budget is around 4k but I  am flexible. This will be powering a pair of Triangle  BR03 speakers. 

BTW,  I currently have a Rotel RC-995 preamp and a Acurus A150 amp with a Focusrite interface as a dac using Tidal on my laptop as a source.  

highend64
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2psyop
1,941 posts
 

Tubes amps will almost always sound warmer. Given a choice between SS and tubes.

dayglow
2,449 posts
 

Consider a Hybrid or Tube integrated amplifier. Balanced Audio Technology(BAT) or a full tube Octave Audio integrated, both produce top level components. If finances are an issue look into a dealer demo or preowned that is sold by a reputable dealer.

parkergetdean
1,086 posts
 

I had the 190 for 3 months and then sold it. I wasn't unhappy with it, but definitely wasn't an endgame amp. It has a big, in your face, very clean sound, that wasn't natural. I felt that all that noise filtering technology is cheating to make it irresistible and easy to like but on the downside, eliminating the fine details

bigkidz
3,506 posts
 

The best integrated amplifier I ever heard was the Line Magnetic stereo tube amp.  Not sure about the USB but overall the best sound I heard.  The transformer on the unit is fantastic so that is why it sounds so good.  Under $5K new if I remember correctly.

Happy Listening.

dayglow
2,449 posts
 

@parkergetdean     +1   I have never recommended any Hegel product. They can be viable in a budget or home theater set up due to the power and aggression provided.

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