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Rega Brio R or Alex R for new Klipsch Heresy III's.

Greetings. Been exploring options for a new integrated for my Heresy III's. I like these 2 options and the sterling reviews they get across the board. I prefer simple 2 channel amplification. Phono section is nice, no need for a DAC or lots of bells and whistles. I have the Apollo R cd player so these seemed like logical choices. I have where Rega products have a "synergy" with each other. Will the Elex R qualitatively sound much better for the extra $$? I can't demo them side by side so input is most appreciated....
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wolf_garcia
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I auditioned Heresy IIIs with a beautiful little Luxman M200 power amp that was amazing (I use a low powered tube amp so the sales dude thought this SS 25WPC amp would be similar to what I have). Not sure if these amps are still available but they're very cool...a display of how many watts you're using...yeah man...
2chfreak
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Or... perhaps the Belles Aria integrated. Basic, no bells and whistles, sounds like music. A flat out bargain at 2K.
wolf_garcia
6,744 posts
 
Sorry man...my recommendation was WAY better.
wolf_garcia
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Also note that my chiming in is really based on the fact that I get excited when I notice that somebody bought Heresy IIIs...like I did last year...they’re GREAT speakers. 
mechans
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Despite the high sensitivity of Klipsch Heresys, which I have owned for nearly 40 years, I learned while working with LaScalas (18 years), that the short throw woofers of Klipsch speaker benefit from as much power as you can give them.  That is why they synergize well with McIntosh amps.  I think your choice of Rega is a very good one because of their musical and non analytic  house sound.  Go for the power you won't be sorry, I assure you.
Yes you can get them playing loudly with a 3 watt amp but the sound is usually dominated by their powerful midrange horns. The added power gives the woofers a chance to be heard.
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