integrated amp question


I just upgraded to the maggie 12s. I want to upgrade to an integrated amp. Was thinking of Arcam A85. Any suggestions for under 1500? Can someone explain to me what are the pros/cons of seperates vs integrated amp? And what is better solid state or tube? Is there a big difference?
Thanks

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Showing 1 response by aball

Several Maggie owners have posted here before that McIntoshes sound excellent with them. Check the archives - there are many threads like this for Maggies. The McIntosh MA6450 may just be your ticket. It has way more power than the spec sheet implies and the sound is silky and tubey with a midrange to die for (clearly better than CAP 150). Not to mention it looks great. Arthur