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Lakesailor...this is another option for you plus a good price since it's a discontinued model: Musical Fidelity A5.5 Integrated Amplifier - Upscale Audio
The Musical Fidelity A5.5 puts out 250wpc into 8ohms and 400wpc into 4 ohms. Should be plenty powerful to drive your panels. I used to own the MF A5 (my first high-end amplifier) and they are very competent amps. I have not heard the new M6i which I listed in my original list but the A5 was a very competent amp. Good luck |
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I agree with Karl. In your price range, Class D is going to be the most likely way to get an integrated amp that can optimally drive your speakers and Wyred-4-Sound is goingto fit the bill. By the way, what power amp are you currently using to drive your ET8bs?
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I am currently using a Proceed HPA2 that after Madrigal killed became the Mark Levinson 431/432 series. It is a 100 lb amp that puts out roughly 250/channel. It is a great amp but a huge monster, hence why an integrated is very appealing.
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See the Harman Kardon HK990. Review in December Stereophile.
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Thx ! – It would have never even occurred to me that H/K would make a product like that. XLR input’s, MC/MM phono inputs – even has dual toroidal transformers. Who knew! I will have to read up on it…..
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I have a one year old Simaudio i5.3SE integrated I am willing to sell. Less than 200 hours play. DP
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I can do some system shuffling and make something work. I have listened to some fairly impressive speakers as of late and think maybe it is time for something different. |
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What's wrong with a large amp and efficient speakers? That's the best way to get killer dynamics.
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