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Which Integrated amp for Mission QX-5?

Dear forum members, I’m new here and would like some help. So i have a Mission QX-5 tower speaker currently connected by a Marantz PM8006 and A Topping D30 Pro DAC. I don’t completely dislike this combos sound but i can feel there is less grip of the amp on the speakers and it sounds a touch too bright so i want to get a new more powerful sweet sounding amp.

The Missions are slightly on the bright side so i would prefer a neutral/warm amp.
Music I listen to are EDM, Pop, Rock and Hip Hop.

I’m thinking of going for Musical Fidelity M3Si or the Parasound New Classic 200 integrated amp.

Budget is up to INR 1.30 lacs which is around $1800 USD.

Looking forward to your suggestions..
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imhififan
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I suggest add the Vincent SV-227MK to your list, 100watt 8ohm / 196watt 4ohm, Hybrid design give you tube warm and transistor output power for bass control.

https://www.vincent-tac.de/en/product-types/integrated-amplifiers/sv-227mk.html


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russ69
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The M3si is great and may do the job but if you could step up one notch, you would be very happy for a long time. 
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jasonbourne52
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The fault is in the type of music you like! Not the amp or speakers! Most of that electronically processed music has a tipped-up top end! Get an equalizer and turn down the treble and boost the bass! Don't waste money on a different amp! There is nothing wrong with the PM8006!
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jasonbourne52
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Most solid state amps and preamps made over the past few decades are sonically transparent and add or subtract nothing from a music signal. Contrary to what the obsessed "golden ear" crowd claims!
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