Kicking some ideas around recently and the Magico A3 has got me interested. Will also need an integrated amp. (For Budget reasons). A few integrated amp. models that are within my budget are:
Naim Audio SuperNait3 80W Luxman L 509x 120W Pass Labs INT.60 60W (heavily biased to Class A for 30W) Accuphase E650 ClassA 30W Accuphase E480 180W
Any I should discard right away or any I need to add to my short list ?
Room is 8m x 4m x 2m and I like pop, rock, blues exclusively.
it depends on the preference for sound . if you want want punchy then naim, the pass int 60 has a lush relaxed detailed sound, musical. i will say the luxman is between the naim and pass. consider the luxman 590 axII
Being a MAGICO owner i would recommend PASS great sound and great company.If you ever needed service i do not know about Hegel.Good luck whatever you choose you have a great speaker.
I would suggest you look at AVM. I heard the A3s at NY Audio Show driven by AVM gear in 2018 and it was spectacular. The Evoluton A5.2 would be an excellent choice. 185w and price point is $5995 without the optional DAC and Phonostage.
Full disclosure, I am an AVM dealer.
I would also think Naim, Pass, Accuphas and Luxman would all be good options. I am not sure I would try and drive those A3s with either 30 or 60w. Bass response will be mediocre with those power levels.
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