Which integrated amp for better musicality - Parasound Hint vs Primaluna vs ???

For SS look into Musical Fidelity M6si. Dual mono build 200wpc with phono section, Home theater ByPass and built in DAC (starting point - recommend stand alone DAC). Also has one set of Balanced input.  Musical and can drive almost any speakers even power hungry ones. Good soundstage, depth and clean bass. Had M6i with Shunyata Black Mamba PC and the sound was incredible. I added 3 years later a REL T7 sub (combined with HT) and took it over the top increasing the natural sound of piano on recordings (most noticeable example). New for $3000 and used for less than $2000. Only reason I sold was to switch to tubes and separates - AR pre and amp.

So after 2 nights with the Line Magnetic 805ia, I have come away very impressed. The speakers just sing and have reacted very well to this heavy, heavy (42kg) addition to the system. Very musical and full of vibrance/life - especially noticeable for vocal heavy music or jazz (sax, piano, symbols). Clarity has not been lost and the notes are full rather than feeling any semblance of thin. Plenty of power to drive my speaker setup as well. Leaves nothing to be desired, really. Price is something that I have to consider but it is not too far off the Primaluna pricing if I get the HP.

I'm going to test the Primaluna HP at home and compare it to the 805ia. I'll make a choice after that.

In the meantime, I got a PS Audio Directstream Junior to use as a DAC and streamer going forward. Can't wait to hear it!

It is very nice that you enjoyed LM 850ia with your speaker.

Just one question!

You auditioned LM 805iA not 508ia.

I am not so sure whether 805iA is available in USA yet.

If so, I am also curious about the difference of sound between them.

If may be very similar except that 805ia bypass the pre-stage if used as power amplifier.

@shkong78 I am based in the US and I got the 805ia from my audio shop here so it should be available in the US :)