Audio refinement vs AA Puccini vs Linn M

Tinfoil: What is the rest of your system? Also what have you been using for an amp and what is it that you would like to change soundwise? System synergy is important when selecting components. I have home demoed some well reviewed pieces that did not cut it with my system, room and personal taste as well.

I have had the Linn Majik and the AA Puccini...I've heard the Audio Refinement in a store and didn't care for it too much..the sound was TOO refined for my taste...almost uninvolving....for Majik is like that too....quite laid back and lacking in the "boogie" factor....The Puccin is a delight though and has one of the best midrange tonality I've heard from a solid state integrated...I would definitely go with the Puccini.

I too liked the Puccini...very good value and sweet sounding. I did find that it lacked the "kahoonas" that I desired and went with a more powerful unit. (I am referring to the Puccini SE)