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Musical Fidelity A1 I

What is cost to have repair center recap and replace volume knob on an A1 amp? And what is a fair price in that amp? The volume knob is missing and much of the lettering near the control knobs has worn off. Should I maybe look for a newer model with less wear? I need an amp $500 - $1000 used or new for Triangle Altea ESW speakers and Oppo 105. I want to make the right purchase so Triangle's sound good. Thanks! P.S. I know squat when it comes to hifi gear, systems, etc. Do I need additional gear to play my CDs and SACDs? 
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A new M3si will drive the Triangles. Within your budget for a brand new unit. 
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I have run my M3si with Triangles using Kimber PBJ and AQ Type 4 wires. I can recommend that. I also own the Onkyo integrated at 100wpc. The M3si is a much better amp. 
The Triangles have an extended top end and will sound best with quality recordings but they are also very satisfying with lessor quality recordings. 
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"...Thanks Russ. The M2si is $1000 new vs M3si at $1500. Same watt amp minus the phono and dac. What advantage is there with the M3si? Would the dac better than the Oppo Sabre dac? Much appreciated! BTW what Triangle speakers do you have?..."

The M3si is not the same as the M2si. I don’t use the phono or the DAC so I’m no help there. The M3si is my cheapest recommendation and I would prefer you to get the M5si, it will drive anything you throw at it. I had Triangle Celius 202s (a beautiful all veneer pair) and currently have Antal Esprits (Sam Tellig told me I would like them but the Celius were better). 
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