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High power integrated suggestions please.

Hello,

I would like suggestions to look into. The reference is a McIntosh MA6900 which is the only one on my short list.

I've been racking my brain for other integrateds that have what the 6900 offers; sonics, convenience(loudness switch, equalizer), build quality, aesthetics, reliability and the customer support and service Mac is famous for. It also needs to retail for $5k or less.

I love the Mac sound, full bodied and dynamic to these ears. And I would want a cdp from the same company. If I go with the Mac it would be the MCD201.

Any thoughts? Thanks for your time and any suggestions.

Cheers
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lars228b09
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I also recommend the Krell 400xi has a very-very good high-powered Integrated.

You should also audition the new "FBI Integrated", which word has it sounds better than Krell's KCT and 300cx combo.
It's not cheap, but might very well be the best Integrated out there.
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samac OP
492 posts
 
Hey guys,

Thanks for all the suggestions. I forgot all about the kW and the Tri-Vista combos. Might have to check them out.

Cheers
jaybo
4,478 posts
 
the mac is untouchable for the money. the phono section is one of the best at any price.......truly full feature too.
hgeifman
2,110 posts
 
I own the McIntosh MCD205 CD player and the McIntosh MA6900 Integrated amp for my Sonus Faber Grand Piano Domus Speakers. I am running a balanced connection from the CD player to the amp. The MCD201 was not available when I bought the MCD205. This is a great sounding combination.
rsabia
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here's a sleeper choice that is truly a fine integrated: atc sia2-150. it will handle any load and is wonderfully clean and musical.
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