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RE: Some advice? Left Naim, tubes aren't working and McIntosh is a dissapointment

Posted by Plinius_Fan on August 26, 2016 at 18:12:49:
I have also been going through this after switching from Naim amplification. Really not easy to find another amp that does it all and better than Naim. My shortlist has been the new Sugden Integrated amp, Luxman L590-AX, First Watt F6. If it has to be tubes then look at Leben, VAC, EAR, Ayon (if you really want a shiny sound). McIntosh has a nostalgic sound but it is slow. CJ is better that way.