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Int. Amplifier with Focal 807W Speakers

Looking for the Integrated Amplifier that would have good synergy with the Focal 807W Speakers. My preference is smooth jazz.

So far I've tried with Simaudio NEO 250i - No details, just the bass. Arcam A19 - Slightly better details but the highs
were muffled. NAD C356 - Great sound, the only problem was
the volume gain. I barely could move the Volume knob from the
minimum and it would be too loud.

I would really appreciate your opinions.
topten
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czbbcl
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You haven't mentioned a budget but I would recommend a PASS INT-30A.

Chuck
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Czbbcl

I could stretch up to $3000.00, but that would be maximum.
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georgehifi
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Topten, my first post gives you your best type of intergrated amp to drive your speakers top to bottom without compromise, as I've pointed out in detail, for 2k to 2.5k.

Cheers George
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czbbcl
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At $3K you are a bit short but they do pop up on this site every now and then and you can always make an offer; all they can say is no.

I had one driving a pair of Focal 1007Be's and it did a very nice job. Very open and transparent jazz vocals were outstanding.

Good Luck in your search.

Chuck
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