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The best SS integrated amplifier for Focal 807W Prestige speakers

I'm thinking about buying a new SS Integrated up to 5k. My main speakers are Focal 807W. (92db, very revealing).
Looking for the transparent and detailed sounding Integrated amplifier. Must have Rec Out.
I tried with the following amplifiers but it didn't sound right:

Arcam A19 - Great dynamics, veiled (brushed) highs
Parasound Halo - Great dynamics, veiled highs and no details.
Musical Fidelity M3si / M5si - Not so good dynamics, slightly rolled off highs and no details
NAD C356BEE - Great dynamics, acceptable highs and of course no details. Terrible volume gain.
Naim Nait 5si - Great dynamics but totally not musical.

Speaker cables:

Thank you in advance on your opinions.


topten

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topten OP
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Forgot to mention. Speaker cables and Interconnects: Cardas Clear Light
topten OP
74 posts
 
Actually I listened the Boulder in my living room for two day's and the sound was just perfect. The NAD I heard last year in Germany (Berlin Audio Show). Of course that is impossible to duplicate the Boulder sound but at least close to that sound. Thanks on suggestion.


topten OP
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I listened Focals 807W and Diablo Utopia with the Boulder 865. The best sound I've ever heard. Since then everything else sounds wrong.
Also, with the Rowen moded NAD C375 (very nice sound, just lack Boulders dynamics), but it's available only in Europe.
Unfortunately, we in US do not have the opportunity to hear the NAD
gear modified by the Rowen Audio. The NAD would the best selling electronics



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