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Mcintosh MC-2205, Bryston 4B-ST, or Marsh a400

Hey. I have $1000 to spend on an amplifier. Im running 2 Definitive Technology BP7004's which are pretty efficient, rated at 91Db. Ive heard about Mcintosh and Definitive being magic together but I would like to explore my other options. Im looking for a very musical sound but I also want a lot of punch, dynamics, and control. All the amps are rated from 200 watts per channel to 250 watts per channel. My room is small, about 12' x 12'. If I get Mcintosh, I will get a Mcintosh preamp. If I go Marsh I will get a Marsh preamp. If I go Bryston, I will get a Bryston preamp. Let me know what will suite my tastes the best.

Thanks! :D
jamiec001

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stne418
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You may need a couple hundred more for a 4B-ST lightly used.
I'm using a conrad-johnson PF-1 preamp with a 3B-ST. I really was not moved by the Bryston preamp-amp combo. Some folks claim the Bryston amps to be bright, but not to my ears.
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