A great amp for some monitor audios


Hi everyone. This my first post here on audiogon. Im just about done with college and I'm looking for a upgrade to my entry into hifi system. My system right now consist of monitor audio rs8s, MIT avt bi wire, pioneer elite cd player and receiver. I'm looking to replace my receiver I got it before I knew a hole lot about hifi and I wanted a HT. I want something that has great synergy with my monitors. So far on my short list of gear to check out is creek audio, arcam, and musical fidelity. I have heard a lot of good things about them with MA. So if anyone has any insight into a amp that would work great with my MA or any general advice at all I would love to hear it. O yea I'm looking at a budget of around 2000 or less.
caveman33

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Hi Caveman33, great short list, but then I've used Musical Fidelity for years, original X-series, A3, A308, and A5. Currently use the A308, as it has been the best so far. On the used market, it's great performance for the price. General advice, what type of sound are you trying to achieve? Studio in an anechoic chamber, or live music playing in the room.
Hi Caveman33, I have always thought the A308 delivered a warm, fatigue free sound with a wide, deep soundstage. Extremely far from being dry and bright. I know some will say different, but I think what they are hearing is a result of something else in their system. Check out the review at SoundStage, an absolutely perfect description of it's sound. They even comment that it outperforms the Tri-Vista in some areas. The A308 has always made me forget about the equipment, and just enjoy the music.