<font color='#000000'>Steve;
Read with interest your review of the Integra research pre/pro. About 8 months ago I auditioned a full Integra Research set-up with their CD/DVD player, and the BAT designed 7 channel amp. I really don't know if the processor you tested is an upgrade from the one I auditioned, but by a long shot, it was the best Home Theater I've ever listened to. Absolutely stunning! Mark Levinson, Krell, Theta, there is a new player on the block!
Few people are aware of the sound quality of this equipment, that's because few know about the brand, and most audiophiles have no IR dealers anywhere near their neighbourhoods. I've listened to many a hi-end system since I've been involved in this hobby (since 1980) and with regards to a multi-channel system I haven't heard of anything that sounds as good as this equipment. My Yamaha DSP-A1 is simply Mickey Mouse stuff in comparison.
By-the-way, for a 30- something year old, you have excellent taste in music. Back in my younger years (I'm 47) I was a progressive -rock addict. I see that YES is among your selection, as well as a latter generation of progressive rockers (Marillion). Loved Steely Dan since their debut album and since now I mostly listen to New Age and Modern Jazz (in Adelphia's music channels, it is called "Smooth Jazz}"
your choice of Larry and Lee is excellent. Holly Cole, while not my favorite genre, is "de rigour" for audiophile auditioning.
Congratulations on your website!
very best,
Jaime
Puerto Rico, USA.</font>