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    Re: Top Level integrated

    Accuphase E-800 is a new top contender.

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    Devialet D1000 Expert Pro is the best I have heard. I compared it to many very high end separates before buying my D250 Pro and nothing I heard offered the same seamless power, total transparency, liquid quality to the sound.

    I own one, but I don't think it's the best because I own one. I own one because I think it's the best.

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    Room: Gik Acoustics | Vibration: Townshend pods | Power: Shunyata Omega XC + Everest + Sigma NR v2 + Sigma ground cables | Source: Mojo Audio DejaVu EVO linux server running Roon core (Raat) | Ethernet: Sonore Optical module + Melco S10 with dedicated LPS + Shunyata Omega Ethernet x 2| Synchronous digital (preferred signal path): Mutec MC-3 + USB (Paul Hynes LPS) + Cybershaft OP21A | Dac/Pre/Amplification: Devialet D1000 Pro CI (Chord Sarum T RCA-RCA link) | Speakers: Chord Sarum T + Wilson Benesch Act One Evolution P1

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    Re: Top Level integrated

    Quote Originally Posted by bernardl View Post
    Devialet D1000 Expert Pro is the best I have heard. I compared it to many very high end separates before buying my D250 Pro and nothing I heard offered the same seamless power, total transparency, liquid quality to the sound.

    I own one, but I don't it's the best because I own one. I own one because I think it's the best.

    Cheers,
    Bernard
    I agree with you, the Devialet is very good. Wish it was more powerful


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    Re: Top Level integrated

    Quote Originally Posted by no32 View Post
    I agree with you, the Devialet is very good. Wish it was more powerful
    My 1000 drive my Wilson Benesch ACT One Evolution with ease and can take them to earth shattering levels without breaking a sweat eventhough they aren't the easiest load. Most normal people perceive it as too loud at -40Db... in a 30sqm room.

    What makes you think it lacks power?

    Cheers,
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    Room: Gik Acoustics | Vibration: Townshend pods | Power: Shunyata Omega XC + Everest + Sigma NR v2 + Sigma ground cables | Source: Mojo Audio DejaVu EVO linux server running Roon core (Raat) | Ethernet: Sonore Optical module + Melco S10 with dedicated LPS + Shunyata Omega Ethernet x 2| Synchronous digital (preferred signal path): Mutec MC-3 + USB (Paul Hynes LPS) + Cybershaft OP21A | Dac/Pre/Amplification: Devialet D1000 Pro CI (Chord Sarum T RCA-RCA link) | Speakers: Chord Sarum T + Wilson Benesch Act One Evolution P1

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    Re: Top Level integrated

    Quote Originally Posted by bernardl View Post
    My 1000 drive my Wilson Benesch ACT One Evolution with ease and can take them to earth shattering levels without breaking a sweat eventhough they aren't the easiest load. Most normal people perceive it as too loud at -40Db... in a 30sqm room.

    What makes you think it lacks power?

    Cheers,
    Bernard
    My room is over 100sqm ceiling is roughly 8 meter
    I listen to large orchestras and prefer louder amp, however I didn’t find anything better.

    I’m trying to listen to Naim 500 or similar system but my lic dealer doesn’t have it on demo.

    Speakers are Y.G acoustics


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    Re: Top Level integrated

    I see. You tried the 1000 or another model?

    Cheers,
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    Room: Gik Acoustics | Vibration: Townshend pods | Power: Shunyata Omega XC + Everest + Sigma NR v2 + Sigma ground cables | Source: Mojo Audio DejaVu EVO linux server running Roon core (Raat) | Ethernet: Sonore Optical module + Melco S10 with dedicated LPS + Shunyata Omega Ethernet x 2| Synchronous digital (preferred signal path): Mutec MC-3 + USB (Paul Hynes LPS) + Cybershaft OP21A | Dac/Pre/Amplification: Devialet D1000 Pro CI (Chord Sarum T RCA-RCA link) | Speakers: Chord Sarum T + Wilson Benesch Act One Evolution P1

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    Re: Top Level integrated

    Quote Originally Posted by bernardl View Post
    I see. You tried the 1000 or another model?

    Cheers,
    Bernard
    I started with the original Devialet and stopped with the 800

    I’m an running old FW I think it’s 7.1.3


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    Re: Top Level integrated

    Upgrading from 800 to 1000 isn’t cheap but they redesigned completely the hardware for the first time since the original Premier (I started there also).

    To my ears it’s now as close as it gets to a perfect amp.

    I don’t know whether it would answer your power needs, but it may be worth trying.

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    Re: Top Level integrated

    I was doing a little reading, what about the Music Fidelity Nu Vista 800 or the 600.
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    Re: Top Level integrated

    Please don’t!

    I had the Nu Vista 800 and couldn’t stand it. It did have some good qualities but the tremendous amount of sibilants was painful to my ear. I wanted to love it but I was unable to listen to it, sadly.

    Only consider it if you can demo first.

    Quote Originally Posted by CPP View Post
    I was doing a little reading, what about the Music Fidelity Nu Vista 800 or the 600.
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    Re: Top Level integrated

    Quote Originally Posted by joeinid View Post
    Please don’t!

    I had the Nu Vista 800 and couldn’t stand it. It did have some good qualities but the tremendous amount of sibilants was painful to my ear. I wanted to love it but I was unable to listen to it, sadly.

    Only consider it if you can demo first.
    Got ya. Just wanted to know if anyone had any experience.
    2chl : Vincent Sp331MkII, W4S STP-SE Stage 2, Kef 201/2, KEF 140, Vapor Breeze, Lumin, Bryston CD, BHA-1, Quicksilver Headamp, HD650, HD800s, HD820's, Dan Clark 1.1, Focal Stellia, OPPO 203, 105. ( Boxed up: Pass Xa-30.5, VPI Classic, Dynavector DV-20XL, Manley Chinook, Cadenza Bronze)

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    Re: Top Level integrated

    Quote Originally Posted by no32 View Post
    My room is over 100sqm ceiling is roughly 8 meter
    I listen to large orchestras and prefer louder amp, however I didn’t find anything better.

    I’m trying to listen to Naim 500 or similar system but my lic dealer doesn’t have it on demo.

    Speakers are Y.G acoustics


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    Which YG's are you using? The Audionet Humbolt is a great match with most of the line.
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    Re: Top Level integrated

    So how are Audionet Humboldt owners doing on this forum ? anything you can share since your purchase ?
    Looks like i'll be getting this integrated with a pair of Borresen 03s, i have to postpone my big rig project since i have to buy a house.
    Speaker System : Thiel CS 3.7 - Vitus SIA-025 Mk2 - Aqua Acoustics LinQ - Aqua Acoustics Formula xHD Rev 2 - Fanless Intel NUC + Sbooster Mkll - Farad Super 3 - Paul Pang Quad Switch - Pink Faun LAN cables - Cardas Clear Beyond IC and SC - Furutech DSP 4.1 Power cables - Audioquest Niagara 3000 Power Conditioner - Woodlink Rack - Roon Rock - Qobuz & Tidal.

    Headphone Rig : Hifiman HE-1000SE - Kennerton Ondin Mk2 - Chord Hugo 2 - Smartphone - Qobuz & Tidal.

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    Re: Top Level integrated

    house first!!
    humboldt is long term pleasure. it is that good that i sold everything else and will build a system around it.
    power is the only limit.
    had a wilson alexia2 for a couple of weeks, sounded superb & great control. however, it played in a big livingroom (120m2) and that is the edge where you start to think about the stern&heisenberg.

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    Re: Top Level integrated

    Pass Labs int 250? Outstanding amp.
    Amplifier: Pass Labs INT 250 integrated.

    DAC/Streamer: MSB Discrete Dual Power Supply.

    Server: Roon Nucleus with lifetime subscription.

    Speakers: Harbeth Super HL 5+ 40th Anniversary
    Model.

    Headphones/Amp: Focal Stellia phones, NAIM Uniti Atom Headphone Edition headphone amp/music player/server/streamer.

    Cables: AudioQuest Rocket 88 speaker cables,
    Mackenzie interconnects.

    Speaker Stands: HiFi Man.

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    Re: Top Level integrated

    Quote Originally Posted by bluegrassphile View Post
    Pass Labs int 250? Outstanding amp.
    Yes but not as good as the Diablo 300 IMO.
    Speaker System : Thiel CS 3.7 - Vitus SIA-025 Mk2 - Aqua Acoustics LinQ - Aqua Acoustics Formula xHD Rev 2 - Fanless Intel NUC + Sbooster Mkll - Farad Super 3 - Paul Pang Quad Switch - Pink Faun LAN cables - Cardas Clear Beyond IC and SC - Furutech DSP 4.1 Power cables - Audioquest Niagara 3000 Power Conditioner - Woodlink Rack - Roon Rock - Qobuz & Tidal.

    Headphone Rig : Hifiman HE-1000SE - Kennerton Ondin Mk2 - Chord Hugo 2 - Smartphone - Qobuz & Tidal.

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    Re: Top Level integrated

    A bit less expensive, though
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