Anthem 225 vs Parasound A21 vs Emotiva Xpa 7 Gen 2

I am very satisfied with my Anthem Integrated 225. I am playing high res files thru my Opus1 High Res device and am listening to them thru Paradigm Studio 100 Reference speakers. Nice sound stage. Due to my speaker choice, I don't get resounding bass. This was a personal choice, as I listen to a lot of acoustic music. I also like the Integrated 225 because it has 225 wpc, which is considerable at this price point. I don't think you would feel as though you made a mistake if you selected this unit.  Best of luck to you.

I also am very satisfied with my Anthem i225, playing vinyl, high definition through a MAC and CD's through a Rega Saturn with and without a Supreme DAC-9 depending on the CD and driving Spatial Hologram M4Ts.  The high power of the Anthem really helps control the bass even though the Spatial's are extremely efficient.  Good luck in finding your way to satisfying sound.  

Another +vote for Anthem 225. It is a very powerful integrated amp, high current as well. An excellent match for cd/sacd playback.
Happy Listening!

mancub1,
I like the Anthem as well. However I would put a preamp in front of the MCA225 or get your hands on a good used Anthem I225 Integrated. I own one and love it. It's used in a sepearate/second system fronted by the Oppo BDP105D. 

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Thanks guys,I love the opinions and info.I am also considering the Usher R1.5