High End Integrated Choices

I have heard them with a pair of Revel's M20s which a lot of people think are more difficult to drive than the 805's. But again, you know, you'd have to see if it suits you. But I would bet yes.

Personally I would go for the Gamut Di150.It is a knockout amplifier.HiFiChoice did a review a few months back,and used a B&W 802D while reviewing.The amp got 95% for sound quality.96% is the highest any product has gotten in HiFiChoice.Hope this input helps.

07-26-06: Sphere
Personally I would go for the Gamut Di150.It is a knockout amplifier.

I heard the DI150 at the LA HES, and I thought the sound in the Gamut room was excellent. It's an integrated worth consideration. Kinda spendy, though.

True.it has a smaller version coming in called the Di100.
Worth a cheskout.

Well, after much deliberation I got myself a bootiful Cary SLI 80 F1 integrated used from my brother in law. He bought it around 3 months ago and hasn't played it much. I found it to be a lot tighter sounding (maybe thats the direct coupled preamp section talking) than the signature version and it mates beautifully with my B&W 805S speakers.

It sounds much better in triode mode especially with voices and Im amazed how 50 watts can drive my 805S to very realistic levels easily. I tried the 4 ohm setting and iot didn't sound as good as the 8 ohms which kinda makes sense as my speakers are 8 ohms sensitive.

The tubes in place are mainly electro harmonix but Im itching to roll some tubes.

SED KT88s come to mind. But when it comes to the 6922s and 6sn7s, Im not sure which ones will do the job.

Can someone help? Ghasley, I remember you saying you had this amp, mind letting me in on what you are using?

Thanks