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Need a new amp

I am currently in the market for a amp/preamp or integrated to match with my Golden Ear Triton Reference.

I currently have a McIntosh MC-452 but this time around I am looking to get a tube amp preferably a single ended Class A.  I was looking at the Line Magnetic LM-805iA and the Cary CAD-805RS.

My sources are VPI Prime Sig with SoundSmith Paua MKII cart.  I also have a McIntosh MP-1100 phono preamp.  For digital I use a Sony HAP1-ZES.

Any other suggestions or products to look at or consider?

Thanks 
grg1120g

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I'm a dealer for both Line Magnetic and Cary, so can perhaps help a bit. Both are very good options, although I've never heard either with Golden Ear speakers.

Obviously one is an integrated and the other mono-block amps.  Would you prefer the integrated option, or does it matter?

If you go with the amps, are you planning on keeping your current preamp?....  Or getting a new pre?

The LM would be quite bit less money, especially if you add in the cost of the preamp.


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