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Need $1500 integrated amplification suggestions...

Some units on the radar:

Cary SLI-80 or F1
ARC CA-50
Classe 2100
Primaluna
Red Wine Audio 30.2
CODA integrated
Musical Fidelity A5

Any others worth considering? I am going a different direction in my system (downgrading amplification) and upgrading my speakers. I currently have a Tyler Linbrook Sig System, and will be going to the new Decade line, which are easier to drive, and more tube-friendly. I am looking for musical, easy to listen to, detailed, and full. Not overly bloomy, nor dry. And, I don't need a ton of power: 50wpc is plenty for these 8-ohm speakers.

Budget (new or used) is $1500. Tubes or Solid-state is OK: I just want a nice sound. Most $1500 (used) integateds sound pretty darn good.
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bjesien
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I have an Avatar SE and have no regrets. It was a clear step up from the Vsi-55 for me. Sometimes I think it has less bass, other times I think the bass quality is just better. It certainly has better clarity, soundstage, and is much more transparent in my system. My speakers are Verity Tamino 89db 8ohm min 6.8, not too hard to drive.
In the end it is more $$ than the others you are looking at but I bounced around a bit too much before settling on the VAC. Call it learning or foolishness. I haven't heard your speakers but can vouch for this amp.
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knownothing
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A bunch of good ideas here. A used Plinius 9100 if available is another good choice. Also, anything used in that price range from Blue Circle...
rumadian
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I believe TY is using the NAD M3 integrated with his products.
facten
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Use either a Soundquest SQ 88 tube integrated 55wpc or Plinius 8200MK2 175 wpc with by Linbrook System 2s

and use either Consonance Cyber Sig 100 50 wpc tube integrated or Portal Panche 100 wpc with my Taylo 7Us

Enjoy them all with the Tylers, though have become more partial to tubes
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samzx12
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I believe TY is using the NAD M3 integrated with his products.
Rumadian (Answers)

Ty has used alot of different Integrateds with his speakers. Jolida SET, Coda, Plinius, NAD, Decco, etc... He really liked the Coda and Jolida but I dont think he has a clear cut favorite.
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