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Best integrated from this list...

Below is a list of what I am considering. My source is a Naim CD3.5 and speakers are Vandersteen 2c. Cabling is DH Labs Q-10 speaker and Air Matrix interconnects. My system is an a second bedroom that is 12x14, with a non-slopped 5x5 dormer section. The Vandys sound great in that room and I have them placed according to the owner's manual. The Vandys have a more laid back sound and the CD3.5 blends well with them as it is on the fuller side, yet still has deep, punchy bass and crisp airy highs. I guess to keep the synergy, I'm looking for an integrated on the neutral side--especially in the mids. A swing either way will throw-off the balance I assume. I definitely want an integrated with extended bass response and detail, yet still have punch/slam. Considering the room size, I can operate anything within the 50-100wpc range. Another option is to go separates. A local audio buddy of mine has a McIntosh MC-502 for sale that I could run the CD3.5 direct as it has L & R volume controls on the front. This would only be until I could get a preamp.

1. Creek "Classic" 5350SE
2. Classe CAP-101
3. Musical Fidelity M3si
4. Arcam A19, A85, or equivalent/better.
5. Simaudio Moon i1/250i
6. McIntosh MC-502 (CD3.5 direct until preamp)
7. Other possibilities???
jsbach1685
herndonb
124 posts
 
<Krell dealer disclaimer>
The Krell Vanguard Integrated is a detailed, open, with a big soundstage and great balance.  It drives anything too.  It's the best sounding integrated Krell has ever built.  Good luck with your search.  :-)  
redmosessc
13 posts
 
A couple months ago i purchased a used Classe CAP-150 from my local hifi shop, i replaced an old Rotel 985BX integrated, i know it was to sound better but it totally blew me away. Wide and deep sound stage, plenty of power and amazing build quality. After literally over 100 hours of listening, I would highly recommend them, especially because you can find one for ~$1K
fjblair
59 posts
 
I can't see any Adcom gear especially what was mentioned having a huge, wide soundstage. If that was the case it would be mentioned more in the forums and would be the flavor of the week.
So you don't know anything about the gear other than you haven't seen it mentioned much in this forum, thus the guy who suggested it is just plain wrong? LOL, okay. There is plenty of discussion in this forum and others on this particular Adcom gear.
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4425
861 posts
 
A. used current Krell integrated. The sound is superlative.
B. Naim doesn't have an integrated that fits your bill?

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