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Best of the Tube Integrateds

post #1 of 7
1/31/11 at 8:41pm
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I'm in the process of putting together a new system and would love your advice.


Due to space constraints, I'm looking for an awesome tube integrated amp. I'm considering the following:

 

Mystere ia21

Leben CS-300(x)

Used Mcintosh MA2275

 

Speakers will either Rega RS5 or Harbeth P3ESR for the Mystere and Mcintosh and the Harbeths or maybe Zus for the Leben. The sources will be a Rega P3-24 and a MacMini/Rega DAC. 

 

I'd love your thoughts on these combinations. I'm certainly open to suggestions, too. I posted in the Summit-Fi section as it seems to be the most speaker oriented area of Head-Fi. Mods, feel free to move this if there is a better place. 

 

Thanks!


Edited by wcarpenter - 2/1/11 at 4:00pm
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post #2 of 7
2/1/11 at 5:02pm

Although I lust after a Leben I've not heard it or any of your other suggestions.  I am a fan of the Manley Stingray though, which I've heard and like a lot.

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post #3 of 7
2/1/11 at 5:31pm
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Thanks for the input. I would love to hear the Stingray as it seems like a really neat option. I love the El84 sound in my Miniwatt, so I might like the sound of the Stingray too. 

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post #4 of 7
2/1/11 at 5:32pm

I'd add the Cary Sli-70 variants and the VTL integrated, as well as the Pathos Logos and Classic Mk. 3 and Jadis Orchestra. The new Lux is a sweet amp, as is the Rogue Cronus Magnum and, for the heck of it, the Shindo integrated. And the ARC Vsi-60, which is just terrific.

 

o

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post #5 of 7
2/2/11 at 11:14am

I recently read a very positive review of the VTL integrated (85 I think), which stated that it had a great headphone output which basically made full use of the power amp section. More power and more cost than the Leben

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post #6 of 7
2/4/11 at 5:56am

Of your three, I like the Mac/harbeth combo. But would take either the VTL or Manley with the harbeths over even the Mac combo.  Have not heard the Mystere amp.  

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post #7 of 7
2/7/11 at 3:41pm
Thread Starter 

Thanks guys!

I'll keep all this in mind as I make a decision. I really appreciate the input.

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