A bit more punch than my Pathos?


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I'm running a Pathos Classic Mk 3 into my Spatial M3 Turbo S's. It throws 140w into 4 ohms, but I can't help but feel it's a bit polite. Any recs for a $2K and under integrated (used or new, ss or tube or hybrid) that may punch a little more presence? It needs to have balanced inputs. I had a Hegel 160 that I liked before. I was thinking of getting another Classic Mk3 and bridging the pair, but have cooled on that idea as of late. Thank you.

rest of system:- LFD LE phono- Oppo 105- VPI HW-19 Mk4- Hana SL/Jelco 750EB- AZ cabling throughout


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Do you absolutely totally have to have balanced inputs? Lot of nice used integrateds under $2K out there but almost none with balanced inputs.
simao

Consider expanding your budget to cover balanced inputs from point to point.

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@jond  I run balanced from the Oppo to the Pathos. It's a much better sound than standard RCA
@jafant Huh. What does this mean -- point to point?