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Possibile new Integreated recomendation

Been thinking of a final change (or should I change?) to go with my ARC CD 3 and Apogee Slant 6 speakers. I want to stay integrated (current is Classe CAP 151). I have been looking at Jeff Rowland Concentra (w/o phono) but was wondering if there was suggestions as to other possibile "magical" match? It has to be SS, and my musical interestes are; soft rock, jazz, blues and new age. Can't spend too much, I've got a limit of around maybe $2500 (give or take). opinions are welcome.
rsjm80
aball
2,018 posts
 
The McIntosh MA6500. Powerful, smooth, nuanced and dynamic. It was hands-down better than a Classe CA200 + Cary SLP98 in the system comprised of Revel F30 speakers and 1072 cdp....

Arthur
rsjm80 OP
207 posts
 
Thanks, I like acouple of your suggestions in particular, Pilinius and NAD (I read the review of this in Stereophile) as well as Krell (can count on the bottom end, used to have an Aragon 2004) and we just got an MF dealer so I can try to hear them now too. What I'd like to match for synergy is a smooth liquid mid range but also have a good bottom end and retain the sparkle of the highs I get currently as well. Asking too much???? If you think of more that may fit please say so (just remember it HAS TO BE SS).
dbarger
215 posts
 
The Creek Destiny is a pretty incredible amp, and lists for $2450. It is extremely transparent, and very direct sounding. The soundstaging is pretty spectacular also. My regular gear is ARC Ref stuff, but I am quite impressed with the Destiny. Very detailed, but still punchy and musical.
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