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I am looking for an integrated tube amp.
I currently have an Arcam A75amp / Musical Fidelity A5 cdp / Audio Physic Spark speakers with Cardas quadlink interconnect/speaker and power cables.
Listen to mostly vocals, classical and jazz.
I've heard the Pathos classic 1 and really liked it.
Any other ideas on what I should listen to in that price point?
thanks!
domus413
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toudou
84 posts
 
Manley Stingray!
rudge
76 posts
 
I own two of the Pathos integrated in bridged mode with Sonus Faber speakers. I am very happy wiht them. If you like the Pathos get them. They have a very good sound for the money, especially in bridged mode. rudge
nickword
49 posts
 
Yeah, the Stingray is a nice amp, though not a lot like the Pathos. It's a much more 'tube' sounding amp.

The Pathos virtue is that it does everything well and is neutral sounding with the factory supplied tubes. Start rolling in some other tubes and you can change it considerably.

The Pathos is hard to beat. I have one and love it.
andrewrona
24 posts
 
ayon spirit
douglas_schroeder
3,281 posts
 
I have reviewed both the Classic One MkIII in bridged mode as well as the Ayon Spirit on Dagogo.com

The Pathi arrangement is another thing altogether, a very significant step up from a Classic One in stereo mode.
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