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Help me hunt for a SS integrated

After many years of used amps I've decided to buy a new integrated. Unfortunately, I live in the tundra and the nearest audio stores are 50 miles away in Madison. Luckily, the city has several fine stores, out of which most brands can be auditioned. The problem is, I have limited time to listen--maybe once a week for a few hours--or to make trips back and forth. So I need to be focussed.

I've used Musical Fidelity, Classe and Macintosh to drive small, yet power hungry Theil 1.5s. They are supplimented by two REL Q201Es. My only source is a Classe CDP .5. My interconnects are Goertz Micropurl silver and the speaker cabling is River Cable Starflex. All power cords are 10ga hospital grade into a dedicated circuit. The room is 13 by 18 with curtained windows behind the speakers. The amp is solely for 2 channel, and it must be integrated and solid state. If possible, it should fit into the lower end of a 1K to 4K price range.

Help me save some time searching. What are my best options? Thanks.
calbrs03
jalapenos
81 posts
 
University Audio in Madison carries Thiel loudspeakers. Give them a call & discuss your needs, they are definately the most laidback audio shop in Madison carrying excellent product lines. I have added a link to their very dated website. For some reason it hasn't been updated since last century (no joke!), but don't let that scare you away!

http://www.universityaudio.com/
jfz
570 posts
 
Suggest you do a search. There have been several threads on this subject here, some very recently. Good luck.
soundwise
39 posts
 
musical fidelity makes some good ones at great pricing.
stevecham
3,340 posts
 
University Audio also sells Krell, which in my experience, is perfect for Thiel.
calbrs03 OP
184 posts
 
Thanks everyone for your suggestions--keep them coming. Fresh ideas and alternative perspectives are what I'm after. To those whom have suggested University Audio, I have been there, often. They have a smart, though oddly aloof, crew that sells great products.

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