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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

traudio
roadcykler
349 posts
 

60 wpc would be plenty seeing as 2 watts (approximately) produces 87 dBs of sound.  

parkergetdean
1,116 posts
 

yes, the Dynas need a lot of power. 60 wpc would be absolutely miserable.

I tested about 10 integrated amps in the last 5 years (none close to 10K) and my go to list is the British Audiophile’s yearly review of integrated amps.

I would suggest Vincent Audio ,Musical Fidelity, AVA and Simaudio.

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audphile1
8,125 posts
 

@traudio I highly recommend Coda CSIB V1 integrated amp. It’s expressive, articulate and musical. In a higher price bracket check out Boulder 866, which doesn’t get talked about much here, but is a fantastic integrated. 

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curiousjim
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@traudio 

I have the same preamp and the BHK300 mono blocks and I still have a H390( I probably should sell it). The only reason I would not suggest the Hegel H400 or H600 is that you probably won’t use the DAC or streamer, so why pay for something you will never use.

kennyc
3,073 posts
 

+2 Aesthetix Mimas integrated.

Aesthetix is a very long established company with many great reviews, underpriced for its sonic performance. Excellent engineering. Both Mimas optional phono and DAC cards also perform at a very high levels. I took a hard look, but since I’m a fan of Magico I initially went with Constellation Pre+Stereo amp as Constellation electronics often used with Magico. Later I moved up to the Audionet Humboldt integrated as my budget leap who’s Sonics is competitive with the very best. 

Aesthetix Mimas VERY highly recommended. 

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