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Recommended integrated amplifier for upgrade

Hi, i am searching for suitable integrated amplifier to match/pair with my Sonus Faber Concertino Domus, my current integrated amplifier is Krell KAV-400xi.which is about 15 years old.

My sound preference is towards slight warm, wider stage with music genres of jazz, classical, new age music, and few jazz vocals.

Shortlisted few integrated amplifiers like Accuphase E-280, Luxman L-505uxii, McIntosh MA5300, 

What is your recommended integrated amplifier which is 'best pair' to provide Sonus Faber house sound?  .

auronthas
auronthas OP
79 posts
 

@jasonbourne52 i am using Topping D90 AKM 4499 DAC (warmer than ESS 2nd edition D90) from Auralic Aries Mini to Krell via balanced XLR .

I believe Topping PA5 is more suitable for desktop monitor speaker ,  I prefer musical and warm sound.

tednep
33 posts
 

VAIC and sonus faber ❤️

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pesky_wabbit
1,183 posts
 

@william53b considering Amir works for Topping, not too surprised….

pietka08
1 posts
 

Leema Acoustics Tucana II - exemplary sound, richer and less technical than Luxman 507uxII

 

auronthas OP
79 posts
 

Too clean, too analytical, it sounds dry thus boring and fatigue over time. Thus, prefer slight warm, analogue and musical soundstage.  I was thinking about tube hybrid amplifier but it could be too warm and need maintenance on tube or tube rolling … 

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