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Magico A3, suggested integrated amp.

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.
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jjss49
6,612 posts
 
yep

ayre and hegel for sure... truly excellent sounding ss amplification

if tubes, consider audio research
sasbyte
6 posts
 
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

check out www.audiodrom.net
ebm
9,311 posts
 
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.
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verdantaudio
1,533 posts
 
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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twoleftears
5,326 posts
 
Add Ayre and Simaudio to your list.

Strangely Alan Shaw of Harbeth also likes Hegel, but I've never been a fan.
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