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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
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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
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+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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tomic601
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Another fan of the Aesthetix Mimas having setup a couple of systems w that and helped owners get great sound. I have a Pandora Signature DAC , Jim White know both analog and digital.

have fun 

enjoy the search n the music

helomech
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Whatever you do, don’t switch to less power. 100 WpC is not sufficient for the majority of true high-end speakers, contrary to common convention. There’s a reason why most of the stratospherically priced speakers are </= 4-ohm nominal loads. 

Even some relatively high sensitivity speakers can quickly require more power during dynamic peaks. 


 

 

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cantorgale
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Primary due to living space downsizing I went from BHK300s/BHK pre to D’Agostino Progressive integrated and now to hybrid Pathos InPol Heritage MK2  
 

 Absolutely no loss in any area - except cost of multiple cables.  I’m agnostic about the principle but my experience has been entirely positive.   My experience has been that the most important consideration is the same - synergy with speakers.  

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