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Integrated amp suggestions.

Downsizing from Mcintosh 601 mono blocks and MC. c52 preamp to integrated amp.
My speakers are Sonus Faber Nova 5 CD player is MC. 550. 
Music collection is all cd's, I'm not streaming at all.
I'm thinking maybe the Dan D'Agostino Progression integrated.
It sounded great with the same speakers I have, and a AR. CD player.
My local dealer is giving a very good trade in deal on the D'Agostino.
Any other suggestion would be appreciated.
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erik_squires
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i wouldn't call it a drak sound, but there is a blackness to the background that is quite unique

Exactly!! It is not tonally dark or warm. 

erik_squires
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Ayre has a certain darkness, like it pulls noise out of the room.  It's kind of a funny effect.  Very smooth, touch warm in the sense of Parasound.

Luxman is closer to D'Agostino.  Extended on both ends, liquid midrange.

Have never heard Simaudio so I can't help you. 

The Luxman/D'Agostino/Ayre triad represent amps I'd be happy with for the rest of my life.
erik_squires
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I've heard the D'Agostino amp, but not the integrated.  Very good sounding.  Another great choice is the Luxman series.  Not sure if you'd prefer the Class A or A/B.

I also like Ayre a great deal, but distinctly different than those two.
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