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Integrated recommendations for electronic music

So I'm looking at integrateds for my first home system. The speakers I'm using are vintage Technics SB-6. If you haven't heard them, I would describe them as being fast, detailed, clear, very nice mids, slightly colored to the warm side but not excessively. Probably a little rolled off in the base, but it may be hard to tell that with the cheap equipment I've used them with. They are 93dB 8ohms, so should be very easy to drive. The type of music I listen to ranges from Rachmaninoff (classical/piano) to Infected Mushroom (electronic), but definitely weighed more towards the latter. Been thinking about Cayin A50t, YBA Ya201, Pathos Classic One Mk3, perhaps NAD. Suggestions? Must be great with Infected Mushroom, NIN, Massive Attack.. tks!
zynec

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zynec OP
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Let's say <$3K. You didn't think it was going to be that easy, did you? :)
zynec OP
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A bit suprised with your Nait recommendation - I was thinking the Naim stuff would be too lean/bright/thin, am I wrong? I haven't read anything about the PS-Audio, so will definitely check it out - thanks! BTW, do you listen to similar music?
zynec OP
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@Afranta: I do want a soundstage with decent width and especially depth, don't want to listen to a "wall of sound". Sounds like the nait isn't for me. But based on what i've read, the Ps audio sounds very interesting to me.

@Maxmad: yes i think the amp does need to be fast. But the reviews I read on the Cary actually called out speed as one of the areas it was lacking -- was there a revision to this amp at some point, or did you roll the tubes to get it sounding how you like?

What do you guys think of the hybrids like the Pathos Classic? How would it compare to the PS Audio C-100 for instance?
zynec OP
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@Maxmad: I of course realize that it depends what you are comparing to, and generally if one person mentions a particular quality I won't really believe it. Anyhow, I definitely appreciate your input since you do love trance :) I'm also very interested to experience a tube amp, it's very tempting...

I would love to take my speakers and properly audition equipment in a store, but I live in New Mexico, and as far as I can tell there aren't any hifi stores around :(
zynec OP
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It's already gone, sold in <1 day .. impressive. The review at 6moons was equally strong. I would like a remote though...

I will have to struggle with this for a bit longer, but I appreciate all the great suggestions and information.
zynec OP
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I definitely will, just not for the reasons you mention ;)

I'm actually thinking of holding of for a month or so and going to CES in January since it's not too far...
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