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Integrated amp with JMlab Cobalts?

Am looking at an integrated amplifier to drive my JMlab Cobalt S 816s which are pretty efficient at 91db. Therefore, don't need tons of wattage. The system is used for 75% music/25% DVDs so I prefer an amp with a home theater throughput. Current CD player is a older Sony (soon to be upgraded).

Can go as high as $1,500 and have no problem buying on Audiogon.

My typical CD rotation consists of: Police, Dire Straits, classical (Beethoven, Mozart), Lenny Kravitz, Soundgarden, jazz ... pretty diverse interests!

Have done some research on the web and this forum and the following is the short list in no particular order. Appreciate any thoughts on these amps and JMlab speakers.

1) Plinius 8200mk1
- the mk2 is just out of my price range.

2) Classe' CAP 151

3) NAD 370
- new-in-box is well within my price range
- no hometheater throughput

4) Krell 300i
- does not seem to have the best reputation around here

5) Simaudio i3, i5

6) Audio Refinement
-no HT throughput

Thanks!
dcohn002

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dcohn002 OP
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Zstokes,

It was a tough call but ended up with a Plinius 8100. Got a solid deal on a demo model.

Do a search on my username and you'll find a thread where I list the Plinius' advantages. Also, check my virtual system (under budget minded) for another write-up.

Which JMlab model do you own? Chorus, Cobalt, Electra?
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