Best Integrated for JM Labs Micro Utopia BE

Thank you for your quick responses. Haven't heard of DK Design and I don't think it is available in my area (Tokyo). Will look into the VTL's... Island, I'm glad to hear your feedback. Those mono's are also rated at 250 wpc? Also, yes I have ordered the stands. I was concerned because I read somewhere that JM recommends up to 150 wpc...

Thanks again,
Michael

Both the McIntosh and Jeff Rowland gear are readily available here, so I think an in-home audition is in order! Price-wise the JRDG is a bit steeper at a USD equivalent of $8250 vs. the McIntosh MA 6900 at roughly $5k. How do these prices compare to U.S. dealers?

Also, sent an e-mail to DK Designs and Edge Electronics, am waiting to hear back from them. Edge now ships to Japan so that might be interesting. Anyone have any experience with their G3?

Regards,
Michael

Speedy, I agree. I used 'downgrade' in jest... Incidentally I have decided on the Jeff Rowland Concerto. Ultimately the small footprint and the fact that it runs cool made the decision for me, more so than sonic befits. I have a few curious munchkins running around here that love to stick their finger in places they shouldn't... Perhaps down the road I'll switch to tubes for a different presentation. That's part of the enjoyment anyway--to hear things in a way you haven't heard them before.

The equipment comes next weekend--can't wait. First disc will be Alebeniz' Iberia recorded by Alicia de Laroccha. I find piano music particularly enjoyable on the Micro's. Laroccha's piano will be mind-blowing on this setup!

Thanks to everyone for their input.

Michael