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Musical Fidelity A3 or Pass Labs Aleph 30

Due to my location I'm unable to audition both amplifier. I'm using a Triangle Titus in a 13x16 room, would prefer neutrality and/or purity of sound above anything else(got tired of the home theater stuff). Can anyone make a direct comparison between the two, or recommend a better amplifier around $1000-$1500 range(new or used), that will go well with the Titus.
I appreciate any/all inputs,
garydelros

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garydelros OP
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Presently, I'm using a Yamaha receiver and a Titus/Bose for front /sourround. I want to set-up a second separate system in which i could just sit back relax and enjoy good music, even on low level volume.

I mostly listen to soft, jazz, R&B, acoustics, classic, vocals. Would like to start off with an amplifier-speaker combination, around $2k budget. Found an Aleph 30 for $1399 and $1099 for the A3cr(audiogon). Would prefer a front ported bookshelf speaker, as space is an important cosideration(and also, i'm not bass freak).

Any suggestions, best music for around $2k.
garydelros OP
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Thank you guys for all your input. I've made my choice, I'm going to get the Aleph.

Now, if only I can get a nice(inexpensive) tube pre-amp to warm it a little bit. Can i pair it with a tube pre-amp?

I'm thinking of a Decware ZSLA-1 a triode line stage pre-amp. Any input? Anything better?(no bells and wistles like Decware) around $500.

Gary
garydelros OP
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If the Aleph 30 has a rating of 47 kohms, what would be the optimum output impedance for a pre-amp?
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