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Integrated amp for Synchrony Ones

I auditioned and purchased a pair of Synchrony Ones and am now looking for a well matched integrated amp. I'm on the fence between going with a somewhat powerful tube amp (thinking Rogue Cronus Magnum) or a more powerful SS integrated like a Musical Fidelity NuVista M3 or Plinius Hautonga. My budget tops out around $3k and I'm unable to audition anything so I'm trying to make as educated a decision as I can without actually listening to the amps.
If you have experience with the Synchrony Ones please offer your thoughts on appropriate amplification.
hennessy
hennessy OP
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Also I found a chart in a Swedish magazine that tested the impedance of the classe:

8ohm: 135W
4ohm: 245W
2ohm: 435W
1ohm: 700W
(it actually listed 5 different readings by degrees which I don't understand)

So while not exactly doubling it gets pretty close. It seems like 435W at 2ohm should work well - I think the Synchrony Ones bottom out around 2.5 ohms or so.
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lowrider57
5,418 posts
 
Knowing these speakers, I would think that 4ohm:245W,
2ohm:435W is a good match.

Also reviewers say the amp is on the smooth side of things

That's good. I should have mentioned that you don't want an amp that is forward with extended highs. A smooth sounding amp should produce some natural sonics with these spkrs.
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b_limo
2,290 posts
 
Congrats! I'm slightly jealous, which is a good thing in your case. I think you'll be happy with it. Class makes very solid gear. It's going to feel like a more substantial (built like a tank), higher end piece compared to the others mentioned. Do get back with us once you get it up and running. Combined with your Synchronies, you'll have a very nice rig. Well done!
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mapman
22,979 posts
 
It sounds like a very good match to me, one I would consider myself.
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