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Best Integrated Amp for PSB Image T6 Speakers

I currently have an NAD C356BEE driving my PSB Image T6 speakers and am not too happy with the sound. Despite "tuning" the placement of the speakers numerous times, the music still sounds flat. The room is large (18'x26') and my listening position is about 12' from the speakers. I hooked up a friends old NAD receiver (C740, 35 WPC) and the system sounded better. Any suggestions on a different int amp? Thanks.
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lowrider57
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What is your budget for an amp? And what is your source; CD, computer audio?

The PSB house sound is very dynamic with tons of bass, even at the Image speaker level. Clearly your NAD is not up to the task.
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lowrider57
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For $1299, you really should audition the Rogue Audio Sphinx.
It's a Class D/tube hybrid that will give your system dynamics in spades.

To fit your budget, there's also the Marantz PM8005 for $1200 USD. 70 wpc/8 ohms, 100w/4 ohms with tone control bypass.

or look for a used Ayre AX-7, may be hard to find.
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