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Best integrated amp for Marten Miles 5

Hi,

i am goint to change my MA2275 for a solid state. I really do not know wich one match better with my speakers. The source is a Linn Klimax DS/1 the room is 25m 2 and the wires are Hi Diamond 8.The candidates are:

Gryphon Diablo 300
Pass INT 250 or INT 60
Vitus Ri 100

any experinece with Martens or advice?

thanks in advance
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kdude66
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I would select either of the pass labs Intergrated amps for your speakers.

Changing from the ma2275 they would have some warmth and smooth sound that you might miss.

I have never heard anything that Vitus makes but I know they should be very good.


Best of luck to you,

Kenny.
ansibron OP
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Even the Int-60 or you mean the Int-250?
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jond
5,953 posts
 
You're talking about some very high end diverse integrated amps, will you have a chance to audition any or all of them? That Diablo sure is some eye candy btw!
jjue
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I own Vitus RI100 and auditioned Gryphon at a friend's place. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend either one to anybody. The amps on your short list are all very capable. It'll be a matter of personal preference IMHO. I'd add Boulder 865 onto the list if I were you. 

Happy Listening! 
ansibron OP
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Hi folks,

today i had a session in a shop with my source, my speakers and Gryphon Diable 300. The detay was massive but overall the ambient was drier than macintosh valve sound. It coul be the room, so i will try at home next week.
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