Best Integrated

Asa

Wow you seem to really know your stuff. My worry is that the AE 1's are pretty current hungry. Will the accuphase or EAR's be able to satisfy it?

The general consensus on this board seems to be against the Krells. A bit confused 'cos Stereophile seems to rate them highly for midrange and top end transparency although my experience with my system has been like you say a tad bright. Wasn't sure about the newer models.

Brulee

Sounds promising te Tabu.... what is FIM PC ?

PC stands for power cord.

Dave you should not overlook the Musical Fidelity M3 NuVista
integrated for $4500 new, $4000 demo at Audio Advisor. This
was reviewed in Feb 2001 Stereophile, 250 watt should handle any system. The reviewers at Stereophile who bought the MF NuVista amp/preamp liked the newer designed and cheaper M3 integrated better. Check with Audio Advisor, demand is very strong for this unit!

Dave, I have not tried all the amps you have listed, I can only reply that I own the ML 383 and I am very happy with it. If you want a review of it, www.sstage.com is supposed to have their review of it on-line March 1st.

Mark Levinson 383
Meridian 508.24
Nakamichi CR-7A
Fanefare FT-1A
TDL Studio Monitor "M"
(JPS; MIT; Cardas)