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High power integrated suggestions please.

Hello,

I would like suggestions to look into. The reference is a McIntosh MA6900 which is the only one on my short list.

I've been racking my brain for other integrateds that have what the 6900 offers; sonics, convenience(loudness switch, equalizer), build quality, aesthetics, reliability and the customer support and service Mac is famous for. It also needs to retail for $5k or less.

I love the Mac sound, full bodied and dynamic to these ears. And I would want a cdp from the same company. If I go with the Mac it would be the MCD201.

Any thoughts? Thanks for your time and any suggestions.

Cheers
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brb9
33 posts
 
Let's not forget Balanced Audio Technology BAT VK-300x series of integrateds in that price range. Dynamic sound and stellar reviews...
cvt
4 posts
 
Musical Fidelity KW 500!!!
lush
262 posts
 
213Cobra -

Have you actually heard the 400xi or are you basing your opinons on previous Krell intergrateds? With the right digital souce (make it the best you can afford) it offers great balance and bloom. Any edge brought into the fold is that from the source player. Even John Wright of Museatex has mentioned to me how different the latest Krell offerings have sounded.
stevecham
3,340 posts
 
213Cobra

C'mon, you can bash Krell harder than that. We've read much worse. Go for it.
jimi6292b0ea
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The Krell 400xi is a must audition even for those considering seperates. I haven't heard better under $3K or seen better for that matter, the piece in Black is gorgeous! Stereophile measured its output @ 290watts into 8-ohms, so obviously this Amp. has plenty of juice for any reasonably sized Speakers & room. Don't let the cheap-price fool you, if Krell doubled the price tomorrow, then all of the sudden it would be viewed as the new "state of the art". Remember, for an additional $10K you could always upgrade later into Krell's new FBI...now your talking about a "High Power Integrated.
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