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Looking for a new power amp - choosing between T + A, Atoll, Rogue

I have been upgrading my stereo.  I am currently running the following:  

Teac PD-505 CD transport

Chord Qutest DAC

Audible Illusions Modulus 3 pre-amp

CM Labs CM914a power amp (very old)

PMC twenty5/26i speakers (brand new)

I am happy with the current sound.  But since purchasing the PMC speakers, I am thinking that I should upgrade my amplification.  My dealer is recommending the following power amps: T + A A200, Rogue DragoN, and Atoll AM-400.  Questions:

- Is my Audible Illusions pre-amp good enough to do justice to the PMC speakers?

- Any recommendations as to which power amp would be best for my configuration?

I like a full solid sound, with good high-frequency response for imaging and tonal quality, but the system must sound musical.  I listen to a wide range of musical styles - about 50% classical and 50% everything else.  I have been very pleased with my current amplifiers.  They were great for my old Rogers Studio One speakers, but I suspect I should upgrade to do justice to the new PMC speakers.  Any feedback would be appreciated.  Thanks!

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helomech
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Your Audible Illusions preamp is stellar and definitely worthy of your speakers.

I would go for the Stereo 100 Dark over the DragoN. I really like Rogue’s full tube products but never been impressed by their hybrids. 

Personally, I would probably even take a Cronus Dark over your AI preamp paired with a DragoN. 

Based on the description of what you’re seeking, the Stereo 100 with your AI preamp would be a great combo. 

If you’re set on solid state, the Parasound JC5 is very full and musical. Like other JC designs, its distortion profile is 2nd-order dominant, and therefore, uncommon among solid state and almost tube-like. 
 

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