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Suggestions on a neutral and powerful integrated..

I have gone through quite a bit and just looking for some feedback from others.
I am looking for a neutral sounding but extremely powerful integrated amplifier for a pair of Wilson mk3 (I am aware of the specifications and I do require power and control at loud volumes)
Please do not suggest anything out of my needs since I am specific in this requirement.

I am currently trying a hand full of integrated's but truly would appreciate some input based on your experiences.
I have 7k to spend (new or used and leaning towards used for the available choices) and need a single box solution. I have tried all the Krell's, ARC, Ayre, Pass, Audio Note integrated units and now I am wanting to move a notch up.
Thanks

R
rapogee

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lloydelee21
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Vitus, Gryphon make world class integrateds. i have not checked second-hand pricing in a while.
lloydelee21
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Rapogee - is that the new one? i believe there was an older one which was marketed as a 50-watt per channel Class A amp...but in fact had volume control and a couple inputs. this was around 3 years ago (approximately).

Ultraaudio had a review by Jeff Fritz...where, among other things, he said dont be fooled by 50 watts. it sounded far more propulsive, powerful and effortless than many SOTA muscle amps. The dynamic headroom probably had a lot to do with this.
lloydelee21
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Jeff Fritz Vitus SS-101 from 2007

http://www.ultraaudio.com/twbas/twbas_20070101.htm

ok...nevermind...way too expensive.

However, if you read the review...the Sim Moon Audio stuff is probably well within reach. i am pretty sure they do an integrated.
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