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Integrated amp for Legacy Focus speakers

I started with Peachtree Nova pre & Nova 220 amp class D, it’s ok but out of space on preamp. Have an Emotiva BasX TA2 I’m running now and I like it better than the Peachtree. These speakers have 98% efficiency and 4 ohm, 7 driver but still think I need around 200 watts into 8 ohms (??!!), but with that efficiency maybe not? I listen at moderately loud levels.
I don’t really want separates so looking at integrated amps and class A & A/B only. Not sure what the Mac MA 7200 is on output stage but like this one. Also looking at Galion & Advance Paris integrateds. A used MAC represents where my $$$ stops - around $5-6K.
What other class A & A/B integrateds with full smorgasbord of features should I be looking at and will pair well with the Legacy Focus speakers (Which I love!!)?

thank you - Kevin

kevinshunt
mitchagain
458 posts
 

Lots of good suggestions so far. I recently helped a friend get back in the game and he went with a Vincent SV - 237 (hybrid: SS amp with tube preamp), because of his budget limitations. The BAT hybrids were out of his price range; but, BAT has yet to be mentioned. There are currently 1 or 2 available at The Music Room (TMRaudio.com) website.

I also suggested that my friend consider: Coda - Hegel - Modwright & Plinius; but, I've got to say that the Coda Csib currently listed on USAM @ $3995 is the best price I've seen on that one.  Best of luck in your search! 

kevinshunt OP
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@mitchagain I do like the CODA line, sure wish CSiB has more inputs both digital & analog... the search continues, will be looking into the other brands you mentioned.

...gheesh, that $3995 Csib already gone

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fthompson251
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gheesh, that $3995 Csib already gone

Because it’s really, really good. I have Focus XD’s with Coda S5.5. Stellar!

ronboco
858 posts
 

Bump up your budget a bit and get a used Boulder 866 with the digital option. Fantastic amp! Good luck!

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jnovak
433 posts
 

Be aware that if you buy a Modwright amp used, there is NO warranty! I'm running the Benchmark AHB2. I'm happy with them. Good luck. Joe

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