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integrated amp suggestions solid state

i have been using a sim i5.3 for over 2 years now and a friend suggested to get something with more power(current).I listen to mainly jazz and classical.I have been looking at musical fidelity higher wattage amps and wonder if thats movin down the rung.I am working with budget so going to the evloution series would hurt,My speakers are addagios, cdp i5.3, az cabling.Some suggestions would be appreciated.Looking to stay solid state...thanks
digsmithd
digsmithd OP
913 posts
 
Its a great amp...and i have considered the 600i.just looking outside the fray a little.I actually think im going to pull the trigger on the modwright int.So many(too many) to consider.Local company and dan(modwright) is very easy going communicator.
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akg_ca
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REGA OSIRIS .....Well worth the audition
Check out the specs and reviews .....it convinced me enough to start over with this as the foundation of my new system.
hgeifman
2,193 posts
 
I suggest you listen to the Ayre AX-7e Integrated amplifier. See:
http://www.ayre.com/

As posted above, I also suggest you listen to the Pass Labs INT-150 and the INT-30 amps. The Luxman L-550ax Class A amp should also be added to the list. Since you already own the Sim I5.3, you should listen to their newer models.

The real question to ask is how do you make a decision. The best case would be to listen to the amps in your system and then decide. If you cannot listen with your speakers, it is going to be difficult since you do not know how it will sound. It might be better to select an amplifier that you can listen to in your system instead of guessing what amplifier will sound the best to you.

Hopefully, the comments will point you in the right direction.
podeschi
303 posts
 
Modwright builds great stuff, and you are right Dan is a standup guy. I love my Modwright 5400es.
digsmithd OP
913 posts
 
ah yes another fine amp the ayre...the modwright will be recieved within a week and we will know.having the amp in system is the only way...not to mention room anomolies.I appreciate everybodys suggestions,hard to go wrong with any of them.yes the luxman is another thats very tempting for me...ill keep posted,thanks.
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