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Looking for a new integrated amp

I am looking at three different choices for a new integrated amp. My budget is about $2000. The amps that I am considering are: 1. Rogue Sphinx V3   2. Creek EVO100A    3. Musical Fidelity M5si. What are everyone's experiences with these amps? Does one outshine the others? My taste in music are primarily rock, blues, and classical. My preferences are a wide and deep soundstage with a lot of detail. The rest of my system includes Pro Ject turntable with a ZYX Bloom 3 cartridge, Lounge LCR mkIII and Lounge Copla (both with the silver wire upgrade) and Tekton Double Impact speakers. Opinions on what would sound best with what I have would be greatly appreciated. Thanks....
panteraufo
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oleschool
722 posts
 
I have a mf nu vista , its quite nice actually ,but if I was spending 2k on power I would buy this integrated tonight thats for sale used here .(I do not know the owner and not trying to sway you into used ) but this is getting you into much deeper end of the pond imho .

BAT VK-300x SE Hybrid Integrated Amp

https://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/balanced-audio-technology-vk-3000se-hybrid-integrated-ampl...
josephp732
22 posts
 
If you could stretch yourself a bit. I would take a look at the Cary Audio SI-300.2D integrated. You can leverage their zero interest program - plus test it in your system with a 30 day trial.  

https://carydirect.com/shop-now/si-300-2d.html
gratefuleric
112 posts
 
Before you buy any of those take a good look at the Peachtree Nova 300 or 500. Stunning performance and goobs of clean smooth power.
lukaske
307 posts
 
Roque and Creek :okay: No musical fidelity.  And first: go listen to them before you make a decision. 
big_greg
6,620 posts
 
You might be able to find a used Vincent Audio SV 237MK at your budget.  I had the SV 237 and it was excellent.  10 watts of class A power, 150 WPC, and a nice tube preamp section.
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