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Is there a better integrated amp than the Cary SI-300.2d for the money?

Hi all,

I have a very large stereo system from PBN that I love.  The two amps each weigh 200 lbs (with 4 kva transformers each) and there is a separate very large power supply for both the preamp and phono preamp.  Top notch quality.  But, too big for our new house.  Again, I love that system (2 Olympia amps together with the Olympia LX and Olympia P preamps) but need to switch.  Does anyone have experience with the Cary SI-300.2d integrated amp?  What are some good solid state amps at the $4k - $5k price range?  Thanks in advance for your help.


ozfly

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ozfly OP
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The Creek does look interesting.   Creek is always impressive.  Thanks for the suggestion.
ozfly OP
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Room correction.  Very nice.
ozfly OP
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Thanks for taking the time to reply everyone.  I am doing additional research based on your responses.  Creek sounds like a great company jetson.
ozfly OP
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Hi glennewdick.  The Luxman products look very nice.  A bit more pricey than I had hoped for the power, but the reviews and specs look really good.  Thanks
ozfly OP
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Thanks grannyring.  I've been doing a lot of research on the product based on aniwolfe and your recommendations.  The modules are interesting -- big price differences.  Right now I am looking for someone who doesn't require a 15% restocking fee since I will be comparing it head to head.  Thanks again.
ozfly OP
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Thanks grannyring. I’ll look into it and try to compare it to the Cary provided the pricing is in the ballpark. I do have one or two analog inputs so I’ll ask Neal about that.

sfseay, thanks for the suggestion.  I'm a little nervous about class D -- maybe I'm just old fashioned. 

ozfly OP
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I remember listening to McIntosh 30+ years ago and was blown away. It was a Crown and McIntosh combo driving a combination of JBL horns and 15" woofers in custom designed cabinets (my friend was an Electrical Engineer who later owned a recording studio -- he got me into the audiophile world).  I’ll look at some of the Classe reviews again. If it beats McIntosh, well ...

However, I have a couple of analog inputs so I need to consider that as well.

Again, thanks Audiogon community for the input.  Much appreciated.


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