Integrated Amp to match with Magico A3


Have just ordered a pair of Magico A3, and looking for integrated amplifier to pair with it. As I heard once which had a very disappointing result to pair with Gryphon 300 in a local Hifi show in Hong Kong. Reallly looking for recommendations on matching amplifier. Planned to get a Marantz PM-10, but worried that the single box may not be powerful enough to push the A3. On the other side, some said Hegel H360 with 4000+ damping factor may suit even better.

thank you in advance
eldonfung
@jakebenton Glad to hear your new A3s came in and are working so well with the Hegel.
With all of the good reports, recommendations and overall character and qualities of the Hegel H360, it seems that it would be a sound choice to pair with the A3s
Truly, there are few things more enjoyable than kicking back to good music through a system that brings the heart and sole of a wonderful performance into your home - especially when you can share the joy with a someone special+++.....Jim

Away from my thread for one day and found quite numbers of replies.  First come first, thank you so so much for all your inputs.  I’m so thankful to have all of your advice!  I’m a newbie to A’Gon forum, and I truely appreciate all your sharing.  I believe that’s the power of internet and knowledge sharing.  As a hobby, audio or so called “hifi” have bring me joy for the pass fourteen years.  I did spent “some” money and learn “some” lessons, and proving that some comments above are very true.  In short, this is a hobby and with no right or wrong.  Sometimes the fun comes from the trial and error.  You can pay a big bill but earn nothing, or take a free advice and got a big jump to the result.  That’s the magic!...sometime my wife never understand...LOL
Well, still staying at the crossroad between H360 and PM10......
@eldonfung Well, still staying at the crossroad between H360 and PM10......
After looking at the specs and reviews of the new PM10, I can see why it would be a real contender in your choice of amps.
Judging from other reviews and recommendations of the H360, as well as Jake’s complete satisfaction with the same combo - I think you would not go wrong either way and, dollar for dollar, be where you want to be.
I’m sitting here with my first cold beer listening to a collection of jazz greats, thinking "how lucky we are, as audiophiles, to have the experience of enjoying the music we love, through the wonderful system/systems that we have spent so much time, money and dedication - to assemble for that single purpose".
Best of luck and happy listening.....Jim