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Any affordable intergrateds known for huge sound?

I know this is speaker/placement dependent as well...but are there any affordable intergrated amps known for huge soundstaging abilities? I am by no means a detail freak...just like big,full,open sound with tight bass...was thinking tubes...but like SS bass...maybe a Jolida hybrid? I like my NAD c350...but it sounds a bit "closed in" at times...any thoughts?
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bigkidz
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The new Belles is a very good performer.
rbrowne
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The Unison Research Unico has a very wide soundstage. This 80 wpc hybrid integrated is both a great overall performer and a great value. The latest Unico review is at: http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/unisonresearch/unico.html
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cpdunn99
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What does "affordable" mean? For $2000, you can get a used Plinius 8200 MKII. That will give you "huge sound!" Or, for less, a Plinius 8100 or 8150.
foreverhifi
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For the same money as the Plinius at $2k-$2500 you can get a MUCH MUCH MUCH(yes indeed MUCH!..) better sounding, world class even Musical Fidelity integrated that is absolutely gorgeous sounding! The piece at around $5k new is the best integrated I know of...and I've heard a lot of em.
For cheap, try the Jolida 502b tube piece.
Although, what speakers are you using?
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