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Integrated advice for B&W 705's

I"m new getting into the HiFi wold and just starting to build my first system. 
I recently picked up some original series B&W 705 stand mounts (from 2004) and am powering them with a Marantz PM6004 integrated amp however I don't think it's a good fit with the speaker.  Just not quite as musical as I was expecting and the high end might be a little harsh (although very clear).  
Does anyone have any experience/advice for a good Integrated Amp to pair with these speakers? 
My budget is in the $1k range but maybe could stretch it a little for the right component and majority of listening is on vinyl. Thanks! 
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ohlala
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My experience with B&W and electronics and cables in that price range and below is that the electronics and cables are usually responsible for the HF distortion. I am not, however, familiar with your current amp. 

I also have not personally heard that generation of 705. I assume its the model reviewed by Stereophile: https://www.stereophile.com/standloudspeakers/204bw/index.html
There is no indication that it is has to be bright. The CDM 1NT definitely was a real smoothie, kind of to a fault.

I have a Hegel integrated amp with my 707s and have also used it with my JBLs 4367s. It is very good in the high frequencies and great overall performer, in my opinion. 
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