Tube Integrated for Von Schweikert VR4 Gen III HSE

If you can swing it, go with the Phi Beta integrated. I have heard this integrated with the VS at CES and Kevin and Albert use each other's equipment for designing and voicing. The Phi Beta blows away many separates; a friend in Scottsdale has one and the sound quality; dynamics, detail, musicality all easily rival my separate Phi 220's and Phi 2.0 pre amp. It is an absolutely gorgeus piece of equipment that has plenty of power to drive the VS. In fact, I think Kevin is building a Phi Beta 150 that delivers 150/ch.

If some one can point me to a Phi Beta for around $7500, I'm in. I'll personally come pick it up anywhere in the US.

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Grant will drive to any location in the lower 48 in his E46 M3 CSL to pick up that integrated. Any excuse for high speed fun.

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Have you considered the Onix H6550 tube integrated from AV123.com? Here are the specifications:

Tube compliment: 6550x4, 6SN7x4, 12AX7x2
Power: 50w + 50w class AB1
Volume Control: Stepped Attenuator
Input Impedance: 250K ohms
Output Impedance: 4ohm, 8 ohm
Input Sensitivity: 380Mv
S/N: >90dB
THD: 1%
Power: 117V @ 60Hz
Dims (mm): 430w x 185h x 380d
Net weight 74lbs

I have an Onix SP3 integrated and absolutely love it. Based on my experience with AV123's customer service and Melody Australia's design and construction quality, the H6550 amp at $1995 is a great deal. The photos indicate point to point wiring which looks a bit more solid than my Onix SP3. I feel absolutely no need to upgrade to the H6550 since my SP3 provides all the volume and sonic quality I need in my small listening room.