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Beginner choosing amp help

Hi guys , I’m new to the hobby and needed some advice/help picking out an integrated amp or separates.I have Martin Logan motion 40s and a sub. I am currently using a Yamaha as 801. I was thinking about upgrading if it would be worth it. I would like to gain more detail/ clarity and more dynamics if possible without being harsh/ fatiguing. I’d like to stay in the 3 k range. I listen to 60% jazz and acoustic and a little bit of everything else. Mostly stream tidal and just getting into vinyl.I’ve heard good things about Parasound Hint 6 or the separates in this combo, Hegel 190, Belles soloist , or even a Yamaha as 1100. What are your opinions on those amps and will they achieve more clarity and detail? Would the difference be significant compared to what I have now? Thanks for all of the help!
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uncledemp
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You may benefit from taking your time, as someone suggested, and research your options.

For instance:

Do you want to display a rack of gear, or have a slick, minimal setup?

Would you consider buying used? If so, you can stretch your dollar considerably. 

Are you a fiddler/tweaker, or a buy it and use it type? If you think you will want to upgrade this or that, you might not want an all in one solution.  

There are are other considerations, of course...

There are knowlegeable folks in here when you narrow it down down a bit. I hope you enjoy the process!

Best,
Gary
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