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Best $600 integrated for Monitor Audio RX-2?

Hello everyone,
I just acquired a pair of Monitor Audio RX-2 from a fellow Audiogoner and now I'm looking for an integrated amp to drive them. I have a budget of ~$600 for a used unit.

My room is about 16 x 13 ft and I listen mainly to rock, jazz, blues, pop and electronic. I listen at moderate volume, however sometimes I "fill the room" with music.

I did some research and found that the following integrated amps may be suitable for these speakers, room size, and my music preferences

Rega Brio-R
Rega Mira-3
Arcam FMJ-A18
Music Hall A35.2
NAD C356 BEE
Marantz PM6004/8004
Roksan Kandy KA-1 MKIII

Which one you'd get? Am I missing great integrated amplifiers that are a great match for these speakers at this price? Any advise will be much appreciated. Thanks in advance!
ALoha

Luciano
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luciano33 OP
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Thank you guys for the suggestions. Zd542, which MA speakers did you have paired with the Creek?

RW, is there any integrated on that list that may meet your suggested criteria? How much would "ample power" be for me, considering room dimensions? Also, how do I know an integrated is high current or not?
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luciano33 OP
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Apologies for the double post!!
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luciano33 OP
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Hi all,
I think I narrowed it down to:

1. Brio-R
2. Arcam FMJ-A18

Does any of you have experience with pairing any of those amps with MA RX speakers? I am undecided which one I should get, since both have are similar in power, features, and price.
Any feedback will be much appreciated. Thanks a lot in advance!

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luciano33 OP
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Zd542, I am also considering the Creek, but I could not find any available yet. Did you mean the old 5350 or the newer version?
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luciano33 OP
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Thank you! I'll keep an eye on it. I am almost decided on the Brio-R or the FMJ-A18 just due to current availability (and good reviews). I read about the Creek and it has great reviews.
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