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Best Integrated Amp for Linn Tukans

Second system consisting of a Marantz CC4000ose CD changer, a pair of Tukans, and looking for the best integrated to drive it. In this case, SS or hybrid preferred, remote appreciated but not required (CDP has digital volume control for temporary volume reductions). Looking for good body and warmth in midrange but without losing "presence" and "immediacy". Well, or course I want everything, a good bottom end (to the extent the Tukans will allow), smooth high end, enough power, etc. Trying to suit two sonic tastes (mine and my girlfriends). Want to spend anywhere between $600 and $1000 used. Thanks for your input.
peter_s

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benthar
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I will throw in my 2 cents - I heard this combo myself at a Linn dealer in NY - It was amazing. Combo was Naim Nait III sitting on steel spiked floor stand, pretty sure it was Linn k20 speaker cable (or a smaller chance it could have been Naim cable, he uses that too), and the Tukans sitting on Target speaker stands (don't know the model # of the stands). This was about 8 years ago. I'm sure he could help you, but I dont want to seem like I'm a sales rep. If you live in NY look in the yellow pages (His shop starts with the letter "A").
benthar
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Sorry for the delayed response.

Yes, I found the Nait III to be bold and dynamic driving the Tukans, the volume knob was around "11:00" and it was moderately loud (but not obnoxious). This was about eight years ago, but I remember we were listening to Joni Mitchell (either Mingus or another similar one that had Jaco on bass) Mitchell's voice was clear and distinct, Jaco's fretless bass was "gruff" and agressive, as it should be. I would go with what sounds right. Watts is kind of just a number.

As for the connectors, I can't remember. We were using an LP12, Naim aro, Arkiv cartridge, so I wasn't paying much attention to the line level inputs.

At the time I owned a Creek 4140s2 integrated and we tried that with the Tukans....very good but the Nait III was more captivating with the Tukans.

I would try the Majik, Nait III, or Puccini first simply because they were suggested based on first-hand listening.

Best of luck
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