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Perfect Sense
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I would choose the CH Precision I1. It's got the control, drive and neutrality to make the Borresen speakers sign. It's also modular with streaming, DAC and Phono options which makes it more or less future proof.
Another great contender would be the new Boulder 866 integrated.
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Yes but this is more in the D'ag Momentum price range, a bit too much IMO for a simple but very good musical rig.
Within 30k there is the CH I1, Dart CTH-8550 mkll, Vitus SIA-030, Boulder 866, Ypsilon Phaeton and Ghyphon Diablo 300.
GSOphile
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If it were me, I'd go ahead and get the speakers and get them settled in before auditioning several amps that fit with your room, rig, music and listening tastes. You have some outstanding amps listed, some quite different from others, but you haven't given us much insight into your room, music, listening preferences, etc.
Perfect Sense
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How good is the T+A compared to the competition up to 30k ?
It’s absolutely right there with the best. We consider the Diablo 300 and T+A PA3100HV the best in the store. A real sleeper is our MBL N51.
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GSOphile
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Damn good.... but again, it depends on the context of your situation, system, and preferences.
bluegrassphile
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Wish I could fit the T+A PA3100HV and a really good DAC/streamer into my budget. But I'm afraid my budget is at least a few thousand bucks shy of that. However, the Pass Labs int 250 has gotten some outstanding reviews and comments on the forums. And, IMHO, the int 250 matched with the MSB Discrete DAC/streamer and second option power supply would be a formidable combination. My 2 cents worth.
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Short list of end game integrated amps : d'Agostino Momentum Int, Audionet Humboldt, Vitus SIA-030, CH Precision I1 and Soulution 530 Int.
So far i only auditioned the CH and the Vitus.
From first impressions i was more convinced by the Vitus as opposed to the CH, will audition the CH again within a week or so.
Still don't know what to think of the Audionet Humboldt auditioned at Munich this year, didn't like the Dynaudion paired with it.
The Vitus seems to have the best performance to price ratio of the bunch IMO but the Momentum might be the best long term investment.
Please share your experience if you are familiar with some of them.
So far i only auditioned the CH and the Vitus.
From first impressions i was more convinced by the Vitus as opposed to the CH, will audition the CH again within a week or so.
Still don't know what to think of the Audionet Humboldt auditioned at Munich this year, didn't like the Dynaudion paired with it.
The Vitus seems to have the best performance to price ratio of the bunch IMO but the Momentum might be the best long term investment.
Please share your experience if you are familiar with some of them.
I think you’re on the right track. All great choices. Will be interested to see where you land.
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Mike any experience with the Momentum integrated ?
Yes, we took one on trade about two months ago. Awesome machine, just like the Momentum amps. Very organic and rich sounding like the Vitus. Both are excellent.
Have you demoed the T+A PA3100HV?
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Thanks for the feedback, i have auditioned the PA3100HV 2 years ago at Munich, didn't find it as engaging as the d'Ag or the Vitus.
The T+A is probably closer to the CH Precision I1 in terms of tonality even though i found more liquidity in the CH.
I would have to audition the T+A again but not in show conditions.
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Vitus and d'Agostino are certainly more rich and organic compared to the electronics from CH Precision, which are very neutral without any obvious flavor or coloring of their own.
I would also consider the wonderful Ypsilon Phaethon, which would save you some funds for a great digital front end.
/ Marcus, www.perfect-sense.se
I would also consider the wonderful Ypsilon Phaethon, which would save you some funds for a great digital front end.
/ Marcus, www.perfect-sense.se
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I will be auditioning the Phaethon in december at the Paris hifi show and also got an appointment to to listen to the Vitus 030 at a dealer's during that same weekend.