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Integrated Amp Upgrade-itis hitting....

Hey all. Put together a system with GoldenEar Triton 3's, a Marantz CD6005 and Musical Fidelity A3.2 integrated. Lately, been getting the itch to "upgrade" the amp though while excellent in function and aesthetics is getting a tad long in tooth. So, my mind has been wandering about something different. Top 2 options right now are a Marantz PM 8005 and Rogue Sphinx. I'm open to suggestions based on the above. I listen to a lot of electric blues and classic rock. A phono section is important as I do spin some vinyl as well. Just looking for some input from some fellow audio nuts....
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beernut OP
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Thanks devilboy. That's what I was curious about. Hopefully, I can demo one soon...

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gdhal
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@beernut

I have a Musical Fidelity M6si and was a owner of Golden Ear Triton One. In a week or so I’ll be a proud owner of the GE Reference. Only point of my mentioning the speakers in this thread is it would seem we have similar "taste" as you too have a GET speakers.

If you’re looking to upgrade your A3.2, I’m curious why you wouldn’t consider staying with the brand and buying into the M6si.

Edit: And I'm a beer connoisseur. Seems we have that too in common :)
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beernut OP
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Nice! My studio type apt. won't really accommodate the larger Tritons and for the the 3's are great. I'm not dissatisfied with the 3.2, just thought something different might be fun. I had a higher end MuFi years ago (I forget the model) and really liked it. Maybe I will just sit tight and save my pennies for a more qualitative change. McIntosh has always had my eye....Beer? Oh yeah. I'm into the craft beers for sure...
tdimler
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Good suggestions from those mentioning Rogue or PrimaLuna.  Those are things I'd like to to try in that price range.

That said, I think gdhal has made the best suggestion....the MF M6si.  I also owned this amp for two years and thought it was just great.  Had to upgrade to separates many many multiples in cost to meaningly improve on the M6si.
willgolf
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I have a Raven Audio Integrated Reflection MK2 amp that drives my Wilson Audio Duette 2's.  Check out their website and call Dave Thompson before making a decision.  Not only do they  create showpieces but the power and sound is undeniable.  
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