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Reasonable integrated amp for Magico A3

Hi guys,
I have just ordered for a Magico A3 and am waiting for arrival. I do have Naim Unity Nova and I think this might be good enough. I am trying to find out from forum here, who have (or even if they don't have), A3s, what integrated amps are being used and recommend. If Nova is not enough, I might considering switching to other integrated. Considering Esoteric F-05 or Pass labs 250 or Vitus R-101. 
romney80
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ML 585 used will set you back 6-7k and you’ll be set. Has high quality dac built in. Glowing reviews and you’ll be shocked that you can purchase this level of integrated amp for this price. It’s a beauty. FWIW
soix
9,574 posts
 
I’ve heard Alon Wolf really likes Hegel amps and that they are one of the amps he uses to voice his speakers, so maybe an H300 or H360 would be worth adding to the list.  At this level it’s all about sonic preferences, so maybe calling Magico and sharing your tastes with them would yield some good recommendations.  Hope this helps.  Congrats on your new speakers, and best of luck. 
trknomo
80 posts
 
I listened to the A3’s with Hegel gear at Overture audio in Wilmington De and they sounded very good. Also with Naim and Mac separates and all sounded really good. Only integrated was the Hegel and very nice presentation and good control
puzzledconfused
3 posts
 
I am debating between buying a magic a3 vs Yamaha ns 5000. wondering what amplifier will go with each. Was considering Devialet expert pro 220, hugel 390 and Hegel 590 and also Macintosh ma352 with a separate dac&streamer. 
re thinking if Hegel h590 will be tooooo much power for wither one of these speakers which are rated asYamaha NS 5000 - 200 watts at 6 ohmsMagico A3 I think 300 watts at 4 ohms
re thinking also if the devialet expert pro (220 watts at 6 ohms) is enough for either of these speakers. 
really confused bcos trying out the different mix and listening to how each sound is not possible due to corona lockdown
if anyone has any ideas  wud be great


puzzledconfused
3 posts
 
I am debating between buying a Magico A3 vs Yamaha NS 5000. 
Wondering what amplifier will go with each.
Was considering Devialet expert pro 220, Hegel 390 and Hegel 590 and also Macintosh ma352 with a separate dac&streamer. 
Re thinking if Hegel h590 will be tooooo much power for either one of these speakers which are rated as:-Yamaha NS 5000 - 200 watts at 6 ohms-Magico A3 I think 300 watts at 4 ohms

Re thinking also if the devialet expert pro (220 watts at 6 ohms) is enough for either of these speakers. 
Really confused bcos trying out the different mix and listening to how each sound is not possible due to corona lockdown.
If anyone has any ideas  wud be great.🙏🙏🙏
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