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Budget receiver/integrated amp for Cornwall III's?

I'm not able to set up my CW-III's in our new home so I've had them up for sale (locally), but have had little interest. Therefore, I'm thinking about putting together a two channel rig is a spare bedroom that is sort of my man cave.

I'm on a very limited budget since I'm not sure how long I will keep this set-up and my plan is still to sale the speakers and downsize at some point.

I'm looking for an integrated amp or receiver that would be a good match for the Klipsch and $400 is going to be at the top of my budget. I know this is not much to work with, but I wont need allot of power. My room is ~ 12 x 16' and I'm looking to buy used.

I've got a three channel amp (too big), center speaker, etc. I'm also trying to sale and if something moves soon then I may be able to go a bit higher.

What do you think guys, is it possible to get good sound at this price? BTW, I still have many good IC's and speaker cables and will be using a Sony SACD/DVDP for my source. ES model, that's not half bad.
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jack_dotson OP
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Let me change this up a bit. The more I read the more it seems I should be looking for a integrated tube amp. I know many people feel this way so there must be something to it.

I'd like to get you guys thoughts on this? If this is the way to go then what's a decent budge amp that would be a good match?

Thanks.
jack_dotson OP
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That new Marantz looks like a nice option, but where did you find it for that price? All the on-line shops seem to be $100 more. Does this Marantz have enough power to get a good bass from you CW III's?

If I could put together a few extra bucks, the Rega Brio 3 looks nice too.

Any of you guys have experience with this one?
jack_dotson OP
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Any thoughts on Carver vintage C-1090 integrated?
jack_dotson OP
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Well guys, the CW III's are gone. However, I picked up a set of vintage DCM TF-400's (more appropriate for a bedroom system) and am looking for a receiver for those.

Different animals from my Klipsch, but the price was right. :0)

Thanks for your help and advise. I appreciate it.
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