The best sounding audio integrated opamps

I'm currently running opa2604ap op amps in a hifi preamp. Great sound but long in the tooth? What is the best drop in replacement for it in todays money. I suspect they have improved quite a bit since this once revered one was released.
 
Hold on to your OPA2604s. They have been discontinued. You'll want to use them some day in the future, or to sell them for 8X what you originally paid.

All of the really good replacements need one of these little pads, very much like the "gel insoles" that you can put in your shoe for extra padding and comfort

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For example, OPA1612 , ADA4898-2 , AD8599 , LT1469
 
I like the OPA1656's but theyre definitely not the holy grail theyre being made to be. They arent neutral if thats important to you. I would call them slightly "V" shaped. That said, highs arent harsh and bass is tight.

I actually prefer the LM4562's more as they have a bigger soundstage and are more neutral, but not in a clinical way. Another Im trying right now which is showing promise, and is dirt cheap, is the RC4560. It sounds really close to the OPA1656 (to me, and on my setup) for a fraction of the cost and no need for DIP8 adapter.

This all is very subjective though and will strongly depend on what youre using it in, what speakers, cables, setup, etc.

I have a few more to try as well and will update as I have more details.
 
@ctfrommn: try the AD8599. It is a good one too. I replaced an NJM2068 which controlled the output stage of the Headphone Amp of my EMU 1616m with an LME49720( nearly the same as the LM4562) first and than with an AD8599. I liked the AD8599 much more. But it is also much more expensive.
 
Another really good cheap option is the TL052CP. This is overall pretty neutral and has fantastic mid-range. The soundstage is slightly less than the LM4562 and RC4560 but the top end is more neutral and the mids are better. These are JFET chips with a high slew rate (20.7) and output (80ma).