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Have a bug for a new (to me) integrated

Hello all. I am seeking some opinions on a new to me integrated. Currently I have a Cary SLI80HS powering my beloved Volti Razz speakers. I want to keep the Cary, it really is a great tube amp. It's just that I've never powered my Razz with SS and I am very curious. Also I enjoy rotating gear in and out of my set up, always have. 

I have narrowed my pre-owned contenders a bit, I am open to other suggestions too.  Trying to stay in the $3 to $4k range. I listen mostly to metal, rock, and Jazz. Room is about 12'x12, not well treated other than a love seat and a couple other pieces of furniture. 

Naim Supernait 3

Luxman

Accuphase

McIntosh. 

I welcome all discussions and suggestions. 

Thank you! 

doyle3433
mjmcubfn
39 posts
 

Levinson 585 is close to your budget in the used market and really really good. 
 

I’ve tried 5 or so McIntosh INTs and all fell flat for me.  They look great though. 

kennyc
2,864 posts
 

@tunefuldude - I demoed the LYNGDORF TDAI-3400 200/400wpc at AXPONA which sounded great, quite above it’s price point.  

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chillydog
20 posts
 

Ive got the Razz also, and listen to the same music. I have a tube and a SS amp. For the solid state I am using the Rega Osiris. I upgraded from a Rega Aethos integrated amp. Great combination. 

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krell_fan1
118 posts
 

I understand from dealer friends of mine and reviews that Accuphase cleans everyone’s clock. I believe they may have an integrated amplifier to suit your budget. The build quality and musicality of their amplifiers are said to be over the top fantastic in a league of their own. 

celtic66
1,927 posts
 

@doyle3433  How utterly unfair, the estrangement of those who wish to prognosticate and determine the lifting of your impoverished audiophile caste. You’ve stolen determination rights to direct your discretionary income on subjective materialism. How dare you engage and then freely turn about in your obvious time of need.  A pox on your house indeed.

Our solicited opinions, infallible.  Give us yet another chance to defile your checkbook and bring it into congruent balance with the community.  You’ve robbed oxygen from the process and we implore your resolute reconsideration.  

Do not fail us.

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