Integrated Amp for Monitor Audio RS6


Hey guys,

I've decided to move away from my 5.1 surround system and focus on stereo. I'm wondering what, if any, integrated amps you have used with the Monitor Audio RS6 speakers? I'm trying to whittle down my list. I'd like to spend somewhere between $1k and $2k.

Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
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I know tube watts are different than SS watts. How many do you figure I would need to power these speakers. I usually don't see too many tube amps powering floorstanding speakers.

Thanks for your help
Ok, I've narrowed down my selection to:

NAD M3
ARCAM A32
Krell 400xi
Primare I30

Has anyone had experience with any of these combinations? I'm also open to other suggestions.

Thanks

I forgot to mention I am also going to use this amp as a HT pass-through. I have an older 5.1 receiver that I may use on the rare occasions that I watch movies.
I have read some places that the 840A could sound a little harsh. Then again it wouldn't make sense why I have the Krell on there.

I am basically looking for a warm sounding amp that has pretty good extension and definition at lower frequencies. I'm afraid that pairing a bright sounding amp with these speakers may not sound that good. I recently had an Arcam AVR280 receiver that sounded quite good with these. I wanted to take a step up in 2 channel so I sold the receiver. I know I like the Arcam sound, but is there anything else out there?

I'm looking to spend around $1500 used on this (give or take $500)

fyi: I am going to connect this system with a slim devices Transporter for most of my music listening.
Ok,

I went and heard the 840a yesterday and I was less than impressed. The highs were harsh to my ears and I felt the sound was somewhat unengaging.

I've been looking around and am wondering if some ss integrateds with lower power will give me nice tight and controlled bass.

Nait 5i
Bryston B60
Creek 5350
Primare I21
MF A3.5

Any thoughts?