HiFi: My Top 3 high end Integrated Amplifiers of All Time over $5k, and WHY.

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Just a video talking about my favorite three integrated amplifiers of all time. I have not heard them all, no, but I have heard MANY over the years. I also throw in an honorable mention. Thee are all priced at $5k and up but all are world class. Each one of these can rival separates for sound quality and are lifetime "end game" integrated amplifiers.

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[jliang]

The integrated I like is actually call Aspen Naksa 70, 125, the output as the number indicated is 70 watts and 125 watts, it has a plain jane look to it, with just a single input, a volume control and a power switch that is all. They are under $2000, they are solid state amp but sound like a 300B tube amp in the mid but with the power of 845 tube, work perfectly with efficient 91db tannoy speakers.

[mmdusa]

Couldn’t agree more. Love all my Pass equipment. I also bought them from Reno Hifi.
Great place.

[alizadehweshky]

Great review (as always), i am on the verge of buying this amp, would this match well with a proac speaker? What other brands would be a great match?

[robertliskey]

Really enjoy your work. my all time favorite was 700$ in 1977 The Marantz 1200-b console integrate still have it and I don't know how they measured the watts but ever speaker I have put on it it just pumps out the sound. Started this goofy hobby about 60 years ago with a mickey mouse acoustic 78

[talibe]

Hello, my 3 favorites are: Ongaku by kondo, Diablo 300 by Gryphon, and Luxman 509.

[Anand.Asrani]

Fab List ... all these are End Game Amps ... and I was sure Your Vinnie Rossie will come around ...Now for your top 3 Speakers ! 😜

[thomasmandau]

I have the „Little Brother“ of the Luxman L590 AXII, the L550 AXII. i love this warm, but detailfull Sound, it is a dream to listen Musik to this class a Amplifer. The AX 590 AXII was sold out at this time, so i bought this one, and i love it. (so i have had a little more € for wonderfull Speakers: ELAC Concentro S507)
Greatings from Germany

[Dignit]

My DENON PMA A-110 is a real joy to my ears. Very impressive for $3, 900. High end-quality in parts and engineering. Love watching this channel. I just have to live in my Hi FI budget. I loved the review on the Klipsch FORTE IV. I just can’t seem to let go of my THIEL CS 3.5 speakers. I think the FORTE IV will have more bottom end. Enjoy your sound journey my friends…..

[zogzog]

Yeah, I have the Pass 150.8 power amp. About 13 watts in Class A. Kind of the perfect power amp. I guess there are better amps but ... sheesh. I would love to know them! I would love to hear a Line Magnetic. Also a Luxman.

[hanzen]

Luxman 590 AXII with Harbeth 7ES-3 30th Anniversary Edition gives me music. Cheers from Norway.

[kyleconnolly]

Not an integrated, but curious if you've ever heard a Yamaha B-3? Easily the best amplifier I have personally heard, and I've listened to many (to say the least). Fairly affordable too. Highly recommend you track one down!

[simianinc]

Would love to hear your opinion on the Hegel H390 or the more powerful H590

[robertdavis]

Well explained Sir, like you next to sound appearance is quite important and like all 3 of your pics. Luxman is probable my #1. No Accuphase ?

[robertyoung]

I have a 40 year old Luxman L-5 integrated. It has a wonderful sound.
Vinnie Rossi is another company to check out. I have a Vinnie LIO.

[sportsfanivosevic]

Some people have sensitivity to pitch and it would be informative if you mentioned how these units compare in musicality and which type of music they are best at.

[chuckisidro]

How about your top 3 speakers of all time? In terms of enjoyment factor, how does the Fleetwood Deville compare with your other speakers?

[stereopolice]

7:30 I have the Lux 590AXII and - no loudness button. Are you sure? Cheers ...

[btsr]

Thank you for your clips. I've been following you for a few years now. But was always too lazy? to write. Anyway. My all time favorite integrated amp is and remains the Devialet Expert Series. I know you had one, in the past, but didn‘t understand why you had exectly changed from. Why I like the Devialet Experts? I like it simply also because of its neutrality. Garbage in is garbage comes out.
The only thing I don't like about it is the streaming and phono preamp, other ones can just do that better. All the best. Cheers from a local subscriber here in Bavaria.

[Bladerunner]

Liked your choices. Loved the fact that I did not know much about the #3 choice (Line Magnetic). Now a subscriber 😀 . Thanks for sharing your passion.

[adamus]

My favourite for Years has been the Jungson JA 99 D
Class A. I could never fault that tube like sound or could be the Class A signature
What d you think ?
Thanks for your review