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Thinking about simplifying to an integrated amp

I've been considering simplifying the system a bit. 
Currently I have a PS Audio BHK 250 amp and the BHK preamp, but an integrated is looking like an attractive option. 
The speakers are Dynaudio Contour 30i https://dynaudio.com/home-audio/contour-i/contour-30i#product_specifications

I would like a piece that sounds at least as good or better than my current electronics. Power should be around 100 wpc, but I'm not sure if less would do the trick. 2 inputs is plenty as long as one of them is balanced. 
Needs to have a remote, naturally. 
Also would need a pair of line out jacks for the subs. 
Under 10K new. 

Sim Audio, Pass, Accuphase are some that come to mind. 

Previously I had a Hegel H390 which was very decent, but the PS Audio gear was better, so that company may be out of consideration unless new models have gotten better. I also didn't like paying for the internal DAC that I wasn't using. Also on the no list is Prima Luna. Just ok sound and not reliable as it blew a channel in under 1 year of ownership. 
Thanks

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elliottbnewcombjr
7,853 posts
 

https://hifiheaven.net/product/audiolab-9000a-flagship-integrated-amplifier-dac-phono-preamp-silver-open-box/

open box, $2,700

 

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sunshdw
297 posts
 

I'll throw out the Anthem STR Integrated. Tons of power, all the connections, great internal DAC, customizable phono stage and most importantly their ARC software which includes bass management. You can tune the sound however you want or just run with what it decides. 

Anthem STR Integrated

hotei
187 posts
 

I have a Vsi75 ARC paired with Dynaudio Heritage speakers with two REL subs and sounds great to my ears.  The system is in a smallish room.  Don't know if you are comfortable with tubes but there are only four power tubes and two preamp tubes and it is easy to bias.

mitchagain
510 posts
 

+1 for the Coda CSiB. If you plan to buy used, you'll have to move on it immediately as they rarely show up and thus sell very quickly.

+1 on the Pathos "Logos" too. I'm a big proponent of pairing a solid state amp with a tube preamp. When it comes to looks (WAF?), that one is one of the most distinctive pieces of audio gear that's currently available.

Best of luck on your search! 

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socalml528
171 posts
 

My Dynaudio Contour 20s are driven by a McIntosh MA352 (200 watts). The Contours seem to love the extra power and perform to their fullest; even at low volumes.

MA352 

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