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altec Model 19’s and ss integrated

Hello all,

Recently acquired a mint pair of altec model 19’s. I’m looking for a ss integrated to power them. I already have a fully restored Sansui 1000a tube receiver hooked up to them but I want to move that elsewhere and use a more modern ss integrated. I’ve been looking at modwright, McIntosh and Hegel. I only own old vintage equipment and I would love to try out a nice modern integrated that would jive well with the altecs.

Thanks in advance. 
mickeyb

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mickeyb OP
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I was looking at a Vincent sv-800 hybrid also. Class a selectable. I find out they’re made in China and it turned me off. 
Kind of old school that way. Thanks for your suggestions. I’m kinda leaning towards a mc5200. 100wpc. Mc sound and if I dont like it I can recoup my money. 

mickeyb OP
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It doesn't use the autoformers but I've heard it's still pretty Mc sounding. 
I haven't heard one but if you have then I trust your opinion. I could go the 2105 amp with mx110z pre route. I'm trying to keep under 4k. 
mickeyb OP
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The croft is intriguing. I've been doing some reading up on it. The sansui 1000a has around 40-50wpc of tube power. It's very powerful. I just wonder what 100-200wpc of these new ss integrated would sound like. 
I might stay with tubes. These 19's replaced the lascalas and I must say that there's no comparison. These speakers really put a smile on my face. The best vintage speakers I've ever owned. They beat my jbl l300's- my 2nd favorite pair.
mickeyb OP
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Excellent thoughts lanvz. I’m actually starting to lean towards a pure class A 
integrated like luxman or pass. I think I’m starting to narrow down finally. 
Thank you all for your experience and input. 
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