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300b INTEGRATED AMP Suggestions

This will be my first post here but I have enjoyed advice from this site for quite some time.  

After living for many years with the Rogue Cronus Magnum I am interested in downsizing a bit to a smaller, more finessed system built around a 300B integrated amp.  I am intrigued by what I have read about SET amps and given my small room and musical preferences I think this could be a fun switch.  I have been looking at the Cary CAD-300sei amp and am leaning that direction but wanted to put this out there to see what comes back before I jump.  (I like the reviews and the positivity around Line Magnetic as well, however I'd like to stay away from the 845 tubes for heat reasons)  My musical preference is generally around folk, singer/songwriter, jazz etc but not limited to.  My budget is around 5k new or used.

I know speakers are a huge part of this equation as well.  I currently have some KEF r5 speakers that I would likely be looking to replace with something from Zu's line depending on where I end up with an amp decision. 

I'd love to get any recommendations.
dholmes189
facten
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https://www.monoandstereo.com/2016/11/line-magnetic-audio-210ia-integrated.html

LM’s doesn’t show the above integrated amp in their present lineup though, see below.  Google does show it available ebay and aliexpress, don't know if they are grey market or not

https://www.line-magnetic.eu/en/products-line-magnetic-en/integrated-tube-amplifier-line-magnetic-en
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jond
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@isochronism I like how you think about audio let's never ever talk politics again. ;) @charles1dad It was really magical at Deja Vu Audio a new speaker they had just finished a full range 12" Fostex driver mated to a vintage horn tweeter. It made Somethin' Else sound like something else! I came home played that album and almost cried with dismay, there's just something about SET's and horns!
isochronism
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J.S Bach on his deathbed said: Don't cry for me as I'm going to where music  come's from" My opinion is SET get's you close without dying. 😊👍 jond, I do appreciate. We are here in this life to learn, unless we give consideration to both opposites, that will not occur.
isochronism
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Made "Something else sound like something else" good form jond! 👍
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charles1dad
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@jond,
I know that you live in the vicinity of Deja Vu Audio. I have never had the pleasure of visiting them but they certainly have quite the word of mouth reputation. I'd loved to have been there  to hear the magical presentation of the iconic "Something Else"
Charles 
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