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Musical Fidelity Tri-Vista 300 with Thiel CS3.6?

After talking to a few people and reading to many posts and reviews I think I have decided not to go with a Bryston or Rotel Amp to drive my Thiel CS3.6 speakers. I know there are a lot of other choices but I have sort of settled on the Musical Fidelity Tri-Vista 300 integrated amp over a Conrad Johnson MF-2500A / Premier 17LS paring. I am hoping to get the Tri-Vista used for around $4200 which is about the same cost as the Conrad Johnson pair would probably be. Nothing I have read has given me any indication that the Tri-Vista is a better match than the Conrad Johnson so maybe I am succumbing to the hype and taking the easy route of a single piece (no interconnects etc). Who knows?

Any additional feedback on my choices or opinions would be greatly appreciated before I take the plunge. I still feel like a blind man on a pitch black night listening to murmers in the distance :)

Montana Rane
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montanarane OP
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I decided against the 4bsst after getting some mixed responses about pairing it with the cs3.6. Honestly I think those comments were really directed at the 4BST which some people thought was a little to harsh in the highs for the cs3.6. Apparently the 4bsst is a much better amp. I did find a few people including some associated with thiel who agreed the the Tri-Vista 300 is an excellent pairing with the CS3.6 speakers.

The Musical fidelity Tri-Vista 300 integrated is what seems like a "safe" choice since I won't have to then choose a well mated preamp and cables. Maybe not the perfect choice but since I haven't found a better one for less money it seems the right choice.

Montana
montanarane OP
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So... What then. Given that I already own the CS3.6 speakers and have 3k to 4k to spend on a decent amp/preamp or integrated. I am trying to end up with a great soundstage and remarkable detail while still being able to listen for hours without getting fatigued. The search continues....
montanarane OP
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What about that Conrad Johnson MF-2500A / Premier 17LS paring with the Thiel CS3.6?
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