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Integrated for B&W 805 Signatures

Ok guys, simple question, I'd appreciate some input on those that have some knowledge here. I recently sold everything and started over, acquiring a pair of these 805 Signatures and I'm looking for a good integrated. Price is important, but flexable. Popular one's I've read up on:

1) Classe CAP-151 (new CAP-2200 is pretty pricy)
2) McIntosh 6500
3) Plinius 9100
4) Music Hall Mambo
5) Musical Fidelity
6) Many tubed players, but have 2 under 3yrs old.

Thanks.

Dave
davedimes
mcfavre4
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I agree with the Bryston B100 SST recomendation. It's a good a step up in refinement and musicality from at least two on your list that I have also owned. Any pre-conceived thought on it not being a good match for the sigs would not be from an owner as it is quite nuetral, musically involving, powerful and very open with a sweet top end. It's a great amp.
eldarado
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Classe and B&W are sister companies and the combo of the 805 sigs and the new Classe integrated is pretty darn good, though not my cup of tea. The Classe was better than Sim Audio, YBA and Levinson separates.

Good luck.
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milpai
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I have heard MF A5 with B&W 803 and they sounded very nice. Then they added Classe...and the sound went some notches up.
jeffjarvis
257 posts
 

Sugden Masterclass or Accuphase E530.
A perfect match me thinks.
davedimes OP
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Thanks for all of the responses.. comments:

Adasilva - did you like the CAP-101 or the MA6900 the best? What did you think of the McIntosh vs. the Krell?

Interested in other opinions of these w/McIntosh. I have heard the Musical Fidelity new amps, and they were great, but not with my 805's. The Bryston sounds very interesting with a built in DAC, but I havent seen many of theses around, I'll have to do some digging..
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