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Integrated amplifier for Magneplanar SMGA

I have a pair of used SMGa Magneplanar which are in very good condition. I am looking for a used solid integrated amplifier that would go well with them. I would spend a maximum of 1000$ (less would be better). I only need 1 or 2 or 3 input sources (for cd player, HTPC, and aux), a power button and a volume knob. No need for treble, bass and balance adjustments. I say I could be very happy with a one source input if the quality and the price were advantageous and I wouldn't mind to plug and unplug the sources every time I need to change. The only thing I am looking for (cause I'm on a budget) is quality of the sound (and not how loud it can play) and a good bargain.
for your information if it helps: I mainly listen to classical music.
I'm currently borrowing a 50 watts per channel Rotel RA-840BX2. What do you think of it?
Any suggestions for an integrated amp that would sound great with these magneplanar?
Also, I would like recommendations for speaker cables that would sound great with SMGa.
thank you very much
guillaumestcyr

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guillaumestcyr OP
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Well thank you very much for the info, it's very much appreciated
I've read a little bit on PS Audio amp and I like their products very much because they are different. they are of little size and use a different technology called Gain Cell which is really interesting. now, there aren't PS Audio GCC or C-100 under 1000$ for the moment on Audiogon. If I find a PS Audio amp somewhere else under 1000$ but is not exactly the same model that you recommended, which specification should I look at? In fact, what made you choose these model of PS Audio to recommend with SMGa?
thanks a lot
guillaumestcyr OP
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Again thanks a lot
now I just have to find someone who will ship to Canada, since I live in Québec...
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