Quote Originally Posted by grizzie
Since my current preamp (Audire Diffet II) is over 20 years old and needs replacing I thought perhaps going the integrated route might be the best for me. I originally was set on separates but integrated amps make some sense and perhaps save some $. Since I also need a new CD player very soon, I have to watch for some good deals out there. Thanks for your assistance.
You may want to consider some of the tubes hybrids Integrated such as the New Pathos Classic One, I have heard this drive the 988 excellently, much better than a couple of amps way more expensive amplifier, whom I will not mention for propriety sake. I will search for a used Pathos Classic One v2, it will be a wonderful match.