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Integrated Amp to match with Magico A3

Have just ordered a pair of Magico A3, and looking for integrated amplifier to pair with it. As I heard once which had a very disappointing result to pair with Gryphon 300 in a local Hifi show in Hong Kong. Reallly looking for recommendations on matching amplifier. Planned to get a Marantz PM-10, but worried that the single box may not be powerful enough to push the A3. On the other side, some said Hegel H360 with 4000+ damping factor may suit even better.

thank you in advance
eldonfung
eldonfung OP
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Would be much appreciated if the topic and sharing can keep floating.
david_ten
5,480 posts
 
Is it drowning? : )

What would you like addressed?
melbguyone
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@eldonfung What you need to do now is go out & audition as many of the (many) amp/speaker combo’s suggested, then report back your findings. That will be of more value than spending all your time reading threads. Listen listen listen as HP would say!
jerry_gt3rs
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I have Q3s and have moved to an integrated recently. I auditioned the Hegel 360 amongst a few others. I ended up with the latest Octave se and I could not be happier. It seems to sound better each time I play it which with a 5 month old is not nearly often enough !

best of luck with the A3s I am sure r
they will sing for you!
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audiotroy
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Jerry I would expect that pairing to be good. All the Magico's we have heard always sounded  a bit on the dry side, so a slightly warm, yet articulate tube amp like the Octave sounds like a perfect match. 

Enjoy the Octave we have always liked their gear.

Dave and Troy
Audio Doctor NJ
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