IC's between Power Amp and Pre Amp


I am looking for suggestions about IC's to go between Musical Fidelity A3CR Power and Pre Amps. I am looking to upgrade to approximately $300 to $400 level. Any suggstions or warnings will be appreciated. Thanks
rkb1950

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Paul, hi.
I am now using the Spectrums for all connections.
At first I had one pair each of Spectrums, Quattro Fils and X-2s. I tried each pair with each other pair in each position. (Sorry for the awkward phrasing: it's late).
I found the X-2s to be tonally "light" (less full bodied than the Spectrums - not that the latter are in any sense thick or slow: they are in fact neutral and quick). This was the only drawback I found to the Oriteks.
Both ICs are highly transparent and resolving of low level detail and ambient info.
Will try to post a review within a week.
Rob
VH Audio Spectrum (copper). $400/pair direct with a 60 money back guarantee. I can't imagine you will return them.
Incredibly transparent and open.
In my system (Modwright SWL 9.0SE, Modwright Sig. Truth Platinum Sony 999ES, CJ MV60SE, and Aural Acoustics Model B) I found them to be better than Oritek X-2s and Nordost Quattro Fils.
I'll post a review in a week or so.