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Need new amp...

Well, I have some options here:

1. Use the NAD C 658 and find a power amp

2. Use the MF m5si and find a dac

Problem is that I can't combine the two because then I would have two preamps. 

Any good recommendations for under $2000 and at least 150w per channel and a max of 230w (two channels total obviously, hence the MF m5si integrated amp). I have been looking at NAD and Cambridge, but the 150w NAD one is claimed to have "good" sound, but the 200w Cambridge one has "fantastic sound" but overheats and can't even be turned up all the way. Thoughts on those two and I am open to all amps.

If there are any dacs that are somewhere on the internet I am not aware of, it would also be great to know about those, two optical ports and 24/192 are the only requirements for the dac.

Thanks!
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Schiit Audio Vidar amp (or two in mono) I believe they are $699usd and get great reviews, the lower powered Aegir amp just got Stereophile class A recommendation, and maybe a Freya  preamp too would be a nice addition. 

would be a great system and potentially better then both the NAD and Cambridge. And less money made in USA too. 

https://www.schiit.com/products/vidar

https://www.schiit.com/

I use one of their DAC's and am very happy with the service and quality of product. 
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