I'm retired and like a lot of retirees I'm looking to simplify my set-up. I can't afford any of the 1st tier integrateds (such as Audionet Humboldt, Soulution 530, D'agostino Momentum, etc.) so I'm looking at those (SS) integrateds which would fall into the 2nd tier. My list has been narrowed down to 5: Audionet Watt; Soulution 330, Goldmund Telos Nextgen 2, D'Agostino Progression and Vitus SIA-025 Mk 2. I'm intrigued by the Mola Mola kaluga and the AAvik 1-580 but I still think class d is a work in progress. I could be wrong. The Gryphon Diablo 300 would be considered but I'm reading posts that it can be a little dark sounding. My speakers are, unfortunately, power hungry: 87 db and 4 ohms. I listen to Jazz, Electronic, Ambient, Classic rock, and classical (rarely). I'm looking for an integrated that excels with leading edge transients and bass extension and control. Please give me your thoughts and let me know if you've heard any of these and what you ended up with.
PS: Other factors: # of inputs (need at least 4 and would prefer 5. this leaves out the Boulder) and weight. Even if I could afford the price of the Humboldt my weak back wouldn't allow me to move it! thanks.
PS: Other factors: # of inputs (need at least 4 and would prefer 5. this leaves out the Boulder) and weight. Even if I could afford the price of the Humboldt my weak back wouldn't allow me to move it! thanks.
