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High power integrated suggestions please.

Hello,

I would like suggestions to look into. The reference is a McIntosh MA6900 which is the only one on my short list.

I've been racking my brain for other integrateds that have what the 6900 offers; sonics, convenience(loudness switch, equalizer), build quality, aesthetics, reliability and the customer support and service Mac is famous for. It also needs to retail for $5k or less.

I love the Mac sound, full bodied and dynamic to these ears. And I would want a cdp from the same company. If I go with the Mac it would be the MCD201.

Any thoughts? Thanks for your time and any suggestions.

Cheers
samac
hammergjh
157 posts
 
The Krell KAV-400xi has the power, dynamics and quality you're looking for. It doesn't have any way to tailor the sound, however.

Only about 2 grand retail.
sdatch
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There is a used Musical Fidelity kW-500 floating around on the 'Gon right now. The kW is probably the champ, power-wise, for integrated solutions.
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huntermusic
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You might research Musical Fidelity Tri-Vista int. amp and their Tri Vista SACD player. I have the SACD player and it is great. The amp had 350 watts a side and recieved great reviews.
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philjolet
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Musical Fidelity KW500 is nice
lars228b09
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I also recommend the Krell 400xi has a very-very good high-powered Integrated.

You should also audition the new "FBI Integrated", which word has it sounds better than Krell's KCT and 300cx combo.
It's not cheap, but might very well be the best Integrated out there.
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