Best Bang 4 the $ Intergrated Amp

The Bryston B60 comes up from time to time within the sub $1k range. Rock solid build, reliability, and factory warranty. Very hard to beat sonically IMO (I've had one for 3 years with no desire to change). It's an integrated that's unassuming and will last pretty much forever, or at least as long as Bryston is in business.

I wouldn't really call it tube like. I use Custom Power Cord Co. Top Gun power cord; before that I used their entry level Hi-Value which was also much better than stock but this latest upgrade made quite a difference.
I also use Purist Audio Maximus interconnects and Colossus speaker cables. The amp. sits on three Boston Audio standard tuneblocks that made audible difference as well.

Inna, sounds like you are a tweaker for sure, but arn't we all... So tell me about your system what speakers , what source. Whats your flavor or should I say genre of music...

Why do you say its not really tube like sounding, the link i refrenced sure sounded warm and tube like with that sax blowing...

Wolf, tell me about your system, what does it comprise of. AMP, SOURCE WIRES ETC

You are so right, the preludes are some little bad boys for sure. With two 3 1/2' drivers per side, when I first heard them, I asked where's the sub woofer. To my surprise there wasn't any. They were being powered with a Pass X250.5 which is also part of my present system.

I do have Martin Logan Decent I sub in my Surround system, but honestly the way I have my system tweaked I see no need to add a sub, and beleive me, I like my bass. When somone is over and hears my system for the first time, the first thing they ask is what sub are you using, when they discover there is no sub, there jaw drops. They say that cant be, they only have 3 1/2 drivers...

The real credit goes to Allan who designed them, he's the owner of Siverline, and a really great guy. A true audiophile. He loves his music.

I've had the Pass x150.5 and the 350.5 on the Preludes, but its the 250.5 that really brings them to life. I also use a Pass 2 chassis pre and a modified Resolution Audio Dac with a old Sony 707 as transport which really helps bribg the bottom end out, tried many transports but thats the winner with this system,. I run all balanced Tara lab interconnects and speaker wire. Home made power cords made from Tara lab speaker wire for all componets and a old woodenbox bybee power conditioner, that in my opinion transforms a great system in to a outstanding system, its that good.

Would just like to take this opportunity to thank all for there suggestions, they have been already passed on to by brotherinlaw to absorb.

If there is any late straggerlers who read this thread, please chime in with your suggestions as well.

Peace !!1