Avalon Opus with Marantz PM-11S2

PM-11s2 is a fantastic integrated, very under rated.

Find one used, a good value. Find one new, there is tough competition.

Used PM-11 or an Accuphase 4xx ,are about 2K , that`s my budget at the moment.
I know the Opus deserves better.

i would suggest "pdreher" has no clue as to the quality of the marantz pm-11,both in sound or constuction.an excellent choice.i own one,and have owned some of the supposed best.

I agree with Pdreher,garbage in /garbage out with that Marantz pm 11.I would suggest holding off and saving some cash,If going S.S Pass labs would be a nice choice,Ive owned a few ....but back when I had Avalons I ran Jadis tube gear with great success.

If you can swing an extra $400 to $500, try the Pathos Logos. It's a hybrid integrated that will allow you to tweak the sound to your liking with some tube rolling.... and they look great too. I've owned the Pathos TT and it was a nice sounding, well constructed piece.