One red flag I see that might help account for what the OP hears is that his PSB speakers show 4 ohm nominal impedance and the MF amp specs indicate power into 8 ohms only. Together, that might account for what the OP hears. Amp specs or bench measurements in a case involving a 4 ohm nominal impedance load would be more informative.
BTW those PSBs are one of my favorite speakers.
I have heard them run quite nicely in a smaller room and at fulfilling volume off of 80-100 W Rogue tube amp or slightly higher powered Rowland Class D amp.
I did not notice any dynamic compression at the time I heard, however audition was limited.
I would be wary of most any smaller integrated to match this performance though. Tight physical proximity of power amp and pre-amp in the same box creates real limits on what can be achieved compared to separates.
I would want to run those PSBs of the best and beefiest standalone amp I could find if it were me, to help assure OPTIMAL, not just good performance.
BTW those PSBs are one of my favorite speakers.
I have heard them run quite nicely in a smaller room and at fulfilling volume off of 80-100 W Rogue tube amp or slightly higher powered Rowland Class D amp.
I did not notice any dynamic compression at the time I heard, however audition was limited.
I would be wary of most any smaller integrated to match this performance though. Tight physical proximity of power amp and pre-amp in the same box creates real limits on what can be achieved compared to separates.
I would want to run those PSBs of the best and beefiest standalone amp I could find if it were me, to help assure OPTIMAL, not just good performance.