Int. Amp Recommendation

Foxtrot,
improvement sounds good! Sorry to answer your question with another question. You obviously are looking for some answers. While you are waiting for some help to spell out the differences between the 2 mf amps, you might want to check out the archives if you havent already. Not the same, but I know a lot has been written about musical fidelity there and you might come across something helpful until more information arrives via your thread. I think quite a bit has been written about Jbls there too, so there is the chance you might come across amp recommendations not mentioned here yet or considered by you previously. Ive liked the Jbls I have heard and considered them when I was looking to replace my old pioneer speakers, so I will be curious to see what amps you will be looking to for your system.

So, could anyone please help me on the differences between the two MF amp ?

tks

Timf,

My amp is a 5 channel AV amp and I have three channels that I've never used and I know that it's not among Carver's good amp list, I know I can get better sound with a new amp

My pre is not really a pre, it's a Denon receiver and although it has something which is called Pure Direect mode which shuts down the video and digital circuits I also think I can do better with a dedicated 2 channel pre or an intagrated in this case.

I really think that most any of the options I mentioned in my initial post will be a substantial improvement over the Carver/Denon combo, the speakers are keepers and when I do upgrade they will stay for a second system.

Plese let me know about the differences of the two MF's I mention.

Thanks.

My gear is now in the living room and it does sound much better than the previous one, specially in the imaging department.

If you dont mind my asking, what exactly do you dislike about the sound of your lousy separates system ? I mean, besides the fact you think they are lousy and take up too much space. In what way is this system failing your Jbls? I ask because you seem to know what your Jbls have in store given the right sort of amplification.

The Portlal Panache. I understand these are tested with Apogee's for quality control. That's a speaker most separate power amps won't handle.

One more question, do you think that these int. amp that I've mentioned are allround better than the Rotel separates I initially posted ?

Thanks for the replies so far.
As for tubes, I already have a Consonance M99 Integrated with remote and that's enough for the moment.

What are the main differences between the Musical Fidelity X-150 and A300 ?

I understand these aren't on your list but consider thr Roksan Kandy III or the Creek previously mentioned. The Roksan has many useful features, it works well for me. Good luck.

depending on your tastes, the classe, musical fidelity, mcintosh ma6500, and the dk design vs1 would be more on the warm side. krell more in your face. i sold my separates (classe) and went with the dk design integrated.

I've got a Classe CAP 151 and I'm delighted with the sound with my gear, it looks good and itsounds great as well's

I know you are asking for SS recommendatiosn BUT..consider this. Get a Cayin TA-30 tube integrated, beautifull sound, great looks, and very reliable PLUS an inexpensive cd player, such as a Shanling CDS-100 MkII that has a variable output with remote. This way you will have amazing sound with remote operation....try it ! Good luck.

I´m shortening the list to the Musical Fidelity's and the Krell, comments please.

Thanks for the recommendations so far, but I'm looking and something with at least 100 wpc, those big JBL's need power.

Any word on my list above ?

Tks.

Naim NAIT5i. You should really give the Naim a listen.

I love my Creek 5350SE with my Von Schweikert VR-1s. Good luck and happy hunting!